Memory phrase for the character: 礼

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Left: to show, altar 礻/示 (image of an altar 丁 with a sacrifice 一 and dripping blood 八), right: kneeling person 乚

At the altar kneels somebody: At the ceremony with a gift.

示	to show, altar	Shows a simple altar 丁 with a sacrifice 一 and blood 八 is trickling down. Thus the meanings: to show and altar.
乚	lighting rod	The use of this component is not consistent. From the character for electricity 电 comes the meaning "lightning rod". Also other explanations are used such as "hook" or "kneeling person".

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礼拜	lǐ bài	week; religious service; worship
典礼	diǎn lǐ	celebration; ceremony
礼物	lǐ wù	gift; present
礼物	lǐ wù

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