Meaning
礼品 refers to gifts or presents given on formal or special occasions. It is more formal than 礼物 and often used in business contexts, official events, or when referring to promotional items. The word emphasizes the item's function as a token of respect, appreciation, or courtesy rather than personal affection.
Usage
礼品 is commonly used in commercial and formal settings, such as corporate gifts, promotional giveaways, or ceremonial presents. It appears frequently in compounds like 礼品店 (gift shop) and 礼品卡 (gift card). While 礼物 is more common for personal gifts between friends and family, 礼品 suits professional or transactional contexts.
Examples
- 01公司给每位员工准备了一份新年礼品。.The company prepared a New Year's gift for each employee.
- 02这家礼品店的东西很有特色。.The items in this gift shop are very distinctive.
Characters
Measure words
- 份一份礼品
- 件一件礼品
Common collocations
- 礼品店gift shop
- 礼品盒gift box
- 礼品卡gift card
- 送礼品to give gifts
Origin
礼 originally referred to ritual ceremonies and proper conduct in ancient China, later extending to gifts given as part of social propriety. 品 means item or product. Together, 礼品 literally means 'propriety item' or 'ceremonial product.'