🇬🇧🇨🇳 gift - 礼物 : English Lesson

Meaning of "gift" ("礼物"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A gift is something special that you give to another person, or that someone gives to you, usually to show love, appreciation, or to celebrate an occasion like a birthday, holiday, or special achievement. Gifts are often wrapped up nicely and are meant to bring joy to the person receiving them. It's also sometimes used to describe a special talent or ability someone has!

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I gave my cat a gift. She gave me a look that said, “Try harder.”

Grandma gave me socks as a gift… again. I now own 734 pairs.

My dog gave me a gift: his slobbery tennis ball.

I wrapped my brother’s gift in ten layers of tape. He’s still opening it.

I gave Dad a gift, and he said, “Did this come from the recycling bin?”

A boy finds a small gift. He takes the gift in a red box. He gives the gift to a girl. The girl opens the gift and sees a toy. The toy makes the girl smile and cry. The boy hugs the girl. The gift makes both feel very happy.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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