xiàn lǐdictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to offer sth in tribute (often on a special occasion) / to dedicate / an offering / a tribute
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Original source entry:

獻禮 献礼 [xian4 li3] /to offer sth in tribute (often on a special occasion); to dedicate/an offering; a tribute/

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Other forms in these source records: 獻禮

  • 献
    xiàn

    to offer / to present / to dedicate / to donate / to show / to put on display / worthy person (old)

  • 礼
    lǐ

    gift / rite / ceremony / CL:份[fèn] / propriety / etiquette / courtesy

    Lǐ

    surname Li / abbr. for 禮記|礼记[Lǐ jì], Classic of Rites

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