This is the 1990th most frequent Chinese word.
礼
"礼" means "rite," "ceremony," or "courtesy."
礼 in this sentence is combined with '物' (gift) to form '礼物', meaning 'gift'. It emphasizes the act of giving a formal or respectful present.
每逢节日，人们互相赠送礼物。
On holidays, people exchange gifts with each other.
礼 in this sentence is combined with '貌' (appearance) to form '礼貌', meaning 'politeness'. It emphasizes respectful and kind behavior or demeanor.
他拥有礼貌的举止，总是让人感到舒服。
He possesses polite manners, which always make people feel comfortable.
礼 in this sentence is combined with '节' (rule or occasion) to form '礼节', meaning 'etiquette'. It refers to traditional formal codes of conduct or manners.