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礼 is the simplified form of 禮, a phonosemantic compound. The left radical 礻, derived from 示 (originally an altar), signals the domain of rites and the divine. The right side, 乚, is a drastically simplified version of 豊, which in the traditional character 禮 served as the phonetic. Its original sense was the performance of religious ceremonies and sacrifices to honor deities and ancestors. Over time, the meaning broadened to include social etiquette, manners, and courteous behavior, and eventually also the gifts given to express respect.
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我收到了礼物。
他很有礼貌。
学习礼仪很重要。
我们要遵守礼节。
他们的婚礼很隆重。
学校举行了毕业典礼。
在正式场合，礼仪显得尤为重要。
对于不同的文化，礼节的含义可能有所不同。
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