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收禮

简收礼 · 繁收禮

Mandarin · pinyin shōu lǐ

to accept a gift
to receive presents

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收: shōu · gather together, collect; harvest
禮: lǐ · social custom; manners; courtesy; rites
礼: lǐ · social custom; manners; courtesy; rites

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1–3 · shou1 li3

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