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壽禮

简寿礼 · 繁壽禮

Mandarin · pinyin shòu lǐ

birthday present (for an old person)

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壽: Look up this written character
禮: lǐ · social custom; manners; courtesy; rites
寿: shòu · old age, long life; lifespan
礼: lǐ · social custom; manners; courtesy; rites

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4–3 · shou4 li3

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noun

birthday present for an elderly person

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