lǐ wù
gift
The Chinese word for gift is '礼物', which is often used in the same context as in English. It can be used to refer to a present or contribution given to someone else as a sign of affection, appreciation or congratulations. This word is common in personal exchanges and social contexts.
zhè shì nǐ de lǐwù
This is your gift
This sentence is used when you are handing someone a gift. 'This' is pointing to the gift you are giving.
lǐwù zài nǎlǐ
Where is the gift
This sentence is used when you are looking for a gift. It can be said when you've lost a gift or when you are looking for the gift that someone gave you.
wǒ xǐhuān zhège lǐwù
I like this gift
This sentence is used when you want to express that you like a certain gift. 'This' is referring to a specific gift.
tā bù xǐhuān nàgè lǐwù
He doesn't like that gift
This sentence is used when you are stating that a person doesn't like a certain gift. 'That' is pointing to a specific gift.
wǒmen mǎile hěnduō lǐwù
We bought a lot of gifts
This sentence is used when you have bought many gifts and you want to comment on it. It conveys that you've prepared well or you are generous.
tā de lǐwù hěn guì
His gift is very expensive
This sentence is used when you want to comment on the high price of a gift that a person has. It implies that the person has spent a lot of money on the gift.
tā de lǐwù hěn piányi
Her gift is very cheap
This sentence is used when you want to comment on the low price of a gift that a person has. It implies that the person has not spent much money on the gift.
zhè shì wǒ de shēngrì lǐwù
This is my birthday gift
This sentence is used when you are showing someone the gift that you received for your birthday. It indicates that the gift is something special to you.
wǒ gěi nǐ yīgè lǐwù
I give you a gift
This sentence is used when you are giving someone a gift. It conveys that you are generous and kind.
xuěfólán shì yī liàng háohuá de lǐwù
The Chevrolet is a luxurious gift
This sentence is used when you want to describe a luxurious or extravagant gift someone has received or will receive. In this case, it refers to a Chevrolet car.