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过 礼

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SW HSK 3

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1
v.(groom's family) deliver betrothal gifts to the bride's family; present gifts to the bride's family before marriage
2
v.salute; greet; pay respects to

Separable word
"过" and "礼" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
- 男方家已经过完礼了。
  The husband's family has already presented betrothal gifts to the bride’s family.
- 我们已经给她过了礼。
  We have already presented betrothal gifts to her.

过礼