When you're learning Chinese, you'll find that 礼拜 (lǐbài) is a really common and useful word. It primarily means 'week,' just like in English, and you'll often hear it in phrases like '下个礼拜' (xià ge lǐbài), which means 'next week,' or '上个礼拜' (shàng ge lǐbài) for 'last week.' It's a straightforward way to talk about weekly periods.
Interestingly, 礼拜 also has a second, less common meaning related to 'worship' or 'religious service,' especially in a Christian context, which is where the '礼' character often comes into play, meaning 'rite' or 'ceremony.' However, for everyday conversations about time, you'll almost exclusively use it to refer to a 'week.' So, while it's good to be aware of both meanings, focus on 'week' as its primary use.
When used as a noun, 礼拜 (lǐbài) primarily means 'week'. For example, '上个礼拜' means 'last week', and '下个礼拜' means 'next week'. You'll often hear it in daily conversation, especially when talking about scheduling or past events. It can also refer to religious worship, particularly Christian worship. For instance, '做礼拜' means 'to attend worship' or 'to go to church'.
You may recognize the first character in 礼拜, 礼, from 你好 (nǐhǎo). It means 'rites' or 'courtesy,' and can be found in words like 礼物 (lǐwù), meaning 'gift,' and 礼貌 (lǐmào), meaning 'politeness.' The second character, 拜 (bài), means 'to do obeisance' or 'bow.' You might have heard it in 拜拜 (bàibài), a casual way to say 'bye-bye.'
Combining these, 礼拜 (lǐbài) literally means 'to perform rites' or 'to worship,' which is one of its meanings. For example, 去做礼拜 (qù zuò lǐbài) means 'to go to worship.' However, its more common use, especially in spoken Chinese, is to refer to a 'week.' This is particularly true in southern China and among older generations. For instance, 一个礼拜 (yīgè lǐbài) means 'one week,' and 上个礼拜 (shànggè lǐbài) means 'last week.' It's often used interchangeably with 星期 (xīngqī) and 周 (zhōu), both of which also mean 'week.'
When using 礼拜 to refer to days of the week, it follows the pattern 礼拜一 (lǐbàiyī) for Monday, 礼拜二 (lǐbài'èr) for Tuesday, and so on, up to 礼拜六 (lǐbàiliù) for Saturday. For Sunday, you'll hear 礼拜天 (lǐbàitiān) or 礼拜日 (lǐbàirì). These are very common and useful phrases to know.
In summary, while 礼拜 can mean 'worship,' its use as 'week' is highly prevalent, especially in certain regions and among various age groups. Understanding both meanings and their contexts will significantly enhance your comprehension and communication in Chinese.
礼拜 en 30 segundos
- 礼拜 can mean 'week.'
- 礼拜 can mean 'worship.'
- Pay attention to context to understand its meaning.
§ What Does 礼拜 Mean?
Alright, let's talk about 礼拜 (lǐbài). This is a really common word in Chinese, and it's got two main meanings you need to know: 'week' and 'worship'. Yes, two meanings from one word! Don't worry, it's usually pretty clear from context which one people are using.
- DEFINITION
- Week (as in, a period of seven days)
When 礼拜 means 'week', it's super handy for talking about schedules, plans, and when things are happening. You'll hear it all the time in daily conversations.
这个礼拜你忙吗？ (Are you busy this week?)
我们上个礼拜去了北京。 (We went to Beijing last week.)
- DEFINITION
- Worship (as in, religious service or act of showing reverence)
The other common meaning for 礼拜 is 'worship'. This is used in a religious context, referring to attending church, praying, or any act of devotion. You'll often hear it in phrases related to religious activities.
他们每个星期天都去礼拜。 (They go to worship every Sunday.)
教堂里正在举行礼拜。 (A worship service is being held in the church.)
§ How to Use 礼拜 for 'Week'
When 礼拜 means 'week', it's super straightforward. You can use it by itself or with words like 上 (shàng, last), 下 (xià, next), or 这 (zhè, this).
- This week: 这个礼拜 (zhège lǐbài)
- Next week: 下个礼拜 (xiàgè lǐbài)
- Last week: 上个礼拜 (shànggè lǐbài)
You can also combine it with numbers to say 'how many weeks'.
我已经等了两个礼拜了。 (I've already waited for two weeks.)
§ How to Use 礼拜 for 'Worship'
When 礼拜 means 'worship', it functions as both a noun (the act of worship) and sometimes acts like a verb (to worship). You'll frequently see it with verbs like 做 (zuò, to do/conduct) or 去 (qù, to go).
他们星期天做礼拜。 (They have worship on Sunday.)
他从小就跟着父母去礼拜。 (He's been going to worship with his parents since he was a child.)
It can also appear in phrases like 礼拜堂 (lǐbàitáng), which means 'church' or 'chapel' – literally, a 'hall for worship'.
这个礼拜堂很老了。 (This church is very old.)
§ Common Phrases with 礼拜
Here are some essential phrases where 礼拜 is used for 'week'. Get these down, and you'll sound much more natural.
- 星期 (xīngqī) vs. 礼拜 (lǐbài): Both mean 'week'. 星期 is generally more formal or standard in Mandarin, while 礼拜 is very common in spoken Chinese, especially in the south of China and Taiwan. They are interchangeable in most daily contexts when referring to 'week'.
- 周 (zhōu): Another word for 'week', often used in more formal writing or precise contexts, like '每周' (měi zhōu, every week).
Remember, when you see 礼拜, just take a quick look at the surrounding words. Is it talking about a time period or a religious activity? That's your clue to which meaning is being used. You'll get the hang of it quickly through practice!
Alright, let's talk about "礼拜" (lǐbài). This word is super common, and you'll hear it a lot in everyday Chinese. It means 'week' or 'worship'. We're going to break down how to use it properly in sentences.
§ "礼拜" as 'Week'
When "礼拜" means 'week', it's pretty straightforward. You can use it to talk about days of the week, how many weeks, or even what week it is.
§ Days of the Week with "礼拜"
This is probably the most common way you'll use "礼拜". To say the days of the week, you simply add a number after "礼拜".
- Formula
- 礼拜 + Number (1-6 for Monday-Saturday)
- Sunday Exception
- For Sunday, you use 礼拜天 (lǐbài tiān) or 礼拜日 (lǐbài rì).
- 礼拜一 (lǐbài yī) - Monday (literally 'week one')
- 礼拜二 (lǐbài èr) - Tuesday
- 礼拜三 (lǐbài sān) - Wednesday
- 礼拜四 (lǐbài sì) - Thursday
- 礼拜五 (lǐbài wǔ) - Friday
- 礼拜六 (lǐbài liù) - Saturday
- 礼拜天 (lǐbài tiān) / 礼拜日 (lǐbài rì) - Sunday
我礼拜三去北京。 (Wǒ lǐbài sān qù Běijīng.) - I go to Beijing on Wednesday.
你礼拜天有空吗？ (Nǐ lǐbài tiān yǒu kòng ma?) - Are you free on Sunday?
§ Counting Weeks with "礼拜"
To say 'a few weeks' or 'how many weeks', you combine a number with "个" (gè - a common measure word) and then "礼拜".
- Formula
- Number + 个 (gè) + 礼拜
我需要两个礼拜完成。 (Wǒ xūyào liǎng gè lǐbài wánchéng.) - I need two weeks to finish.
我们下个礼拜见面吧。 (Wǒmen xià gè lǐbài jiànmiàn ba.) - Let's meet next week.
上个礼拜我去了上海。 (Shàng gè lǐbài wǒ qù le Shànghǎi.) - Last week I went to Shanghai.
§ "礼拜" as 'Worship'
The other meaning of "礼拜" is 'worship' or 'to worship'. This is often used in religious contexts, especially Christianity.
- Usage
- Can be a noun (worship) or a verb (to worship).
他们每个礼拜天去教堂做礼拜。 (Tāmen měi gè lǐbài tiān qù jiàotáng zuò lǐbài.) - They go to church every Sunday for worship.
Here, the first "礼拜天" means Sunday, and "做礼拜" (zuò lǐbài) means 'to do worship' or 'to attend worship'.
这是他们的礼拜堂。 (Zhè shì tāmen de lǐbài táng.) - This is their chapel/house of worship.
In this example, "礼拜堂" (lǐbài táng) is a compound word meaning 'chapel' or 'worship hall'.
§ Common Phrases with "礼拜"
Here are a few more common phrases to help you sound more natural:
- 这个礼拜 (zhè gè lǐbài) - this week
- 每个礼拜 (měi gè lǐbài) - every week
- 一个礼拜以后 (yī gè lǐbài yǐhòu) - after one week
这个礼拜我很忙。 (Zhè gè lǐbài wǒ hěn máng.) - This week I am very busy.
他每个礼拜都会打电话给他妈妈。 (Tā měi gè lǐbài dōu huì dǎ diànhuà gěi tā māma.) - He calls his mom every week.
So, there you have it. "礼拜" is a versatile word, and once you get these uses down, you'll find yourself using it all the time. Keep practicing!
§ 礼拜: Week and Worship
- Chinese Word
- 礼拜 (lǐbài)
- Definition
- week; worship
- CEFR Level
- A2
§ Where you actually hear this word
You'll hear 礼拜 used in everyday conversations, often related to scheduling or talking about religious observances. While there are other ways to say 'week' in Chinese, 礼拜 is very common and useful to know, especially when you're talking about plans or past events.
§ In Work and School
When discussing work schedules or school assignments, 礼拜 is frequently used to specify timing. It's a straightforward way to communicate when something is due or when an event is happening.
我们下个礼拜有个重要的会议。
(Wǒmen xià gè lǐbài yǒu gè zhòngyào de huìyì.)
Translation hint: We have an important meeting next week.
这个作业要在三个礼拜内完成。
(Zhège zuòyè yào zài sān gè lǐbài nèi wánchéng.)
Translation hint: This assignment needs to be completed within three weeks.
§ In News and General Discussion
News reports and general conversations often use 礼拜 when referring to timeframes or recurring events. It helps clarify the duration or frequency of something being discussed.
最新的经济报告会在本礼拜发布。
(Zuìxīn de jīngjì bàogào huì zài běn lǐbài fābù.)
Translation hint: The latest economic report will be released this week.
他们计划去国外旅行两个礼拜。
(Tāmen jìhuà qù guówài lǚxíng liǎng gè lǐbài.)
Translation hint: They plan to travel abroad for two weeks.
§ Using 礼拜 for Worship
The original meaning of 礼拜 is 'worship' or 'religious service'. You'll encounter this usage in contexts related to religion, particularly Christianity.
他们每个星期天都去教堂做礼拜。
(Tāmen měi gè xīngqītiān dōu qù jiàotáng zuò lǐbài.)
Translation hint: They go to church for worship every Sunday.
他从小就跟着家人去礼拜堂。
(Tā cóngxiǎo jiù gēnzhe jiārén qù lǐbàitáng.)
Translation hint: He went to the church (worship hall) with his family since he was little.
§ Don't mix up 礼拜 with 星期 (xīngqī)
Many learners get confused between 礼拜 (lǐbài) and 星期 (xīngqī) when talking about 'week'. Both mean 'week', but they are used in slightly different contexts and have different tones.
- The difference
- 星期 (xīngqī) is more standard and widely used in everyday conversation and formal settings. 礼拜 (lǐbài) is also common but can sometimes sound a bit more casual or even a little older-fashioned in some regions, and it has the additional meaning of 'worship'.
When you're just referring to 'week' in general, 星期 (xīngqī) is almost always a safe bet. For example:
我下个星期去北京。(Wǒ xià ge xīngqī qù Běijīng.) - I'm going to Beijing next week.
Using 礼拜 (lǐbài) here is not wrong, but 星期 (xīngqī) is generally preferred for this simple 'next week' kind of statement.
§ For days of the week, choose carefully
Both 星期 (xīngqī) and 礼拜 (lǐbài) can be used to form days of the week (e.g., Monday, Tuesday, etc.) by adding numbers. However, there's a subtle difference in usage:
- 星期一 (xīngqīyī) vs. 礼拜一 (lǐbàiyī)
- 星期二 (xīngqī'èr) vs. 礼拜二 (lǐbài'èr)
And so on, up to 星期六 (xīngqīliù) / 礼拜六 (lǐbàiliù). For Sunday, it's 星期天 (xīngqītiān) or 星期日 (xīngqīrì), and 礼拜天 (lǐbàitiān) or 礼拜日 (lǐbàirì).
§ Don't forget the 'worship' meaning
This is where 礼拜 (lǐbài) can trip up learners. It's not just 'week'; it also means 'worship' or 'religious service'. If you use it in the wrong context, it can lead to misunderstanding.
他们每个礼拜都去教堂。(Lǐbài) (Tāmen měi ge lǐbài dōu qù jiàotáng.) - They go to church every week/for worship.
In this sentence, '礼拜' could mean 'every week' they go to church, or it could specifically imply 'every week for worship'. The context usually makes it clear, but it's important to be aware of this dual meaning.
他正在做礼拜。(Tā zhèngzài zuò lǐbài.) - He is doing worship.
Here, '做礼拜' (zuò lǐbài) specifically means 'to worship' or 'to attend a religious service'. You wouldn't use 星期 (xīngqī) in this context.
How Formal Is It?
"本周会议将讨论重要议题。"
"我下星期要出差。"
"你这个礼拜忙不忙？"
"还有几个星期就放假了！"
"这周有啥好玩儿的？"
Guía de pronunciación
- lǐbài (incorrect tone on bai)
Gramática que debes saber
礼拜 can be used to refer to a week, similar to 星期. For example, 礼拜一 (lǐbài yī) means Monday, and 礼拜天 (lǐbài tiān) or 礼拜日 (lǐbài rì) means Sunday.
这个礼拜我有很多工作。 (Zhège lǐbài wǒ yǒu hěn duō gōngzuò.) I have a lot of work this week.
When referring to a specific number of weeks, you can use 几个礼拜 (jǐ ge lǐbài) for 'a few weeks' or specify the number directly, such as 两个礼拜 (liǎng ge lǐbài) for 'two weeks'.
他去了北京三个礼拜。 (Tā qù le Běijīng sān ge lǐbài.) He went to Beijing for three weeks.
礼拜 can also be used as a verb or noun meaning 'to worship' or 'worship service', especially in a religious context.
他们每个礼拜天都去教堂礼拜。 (Tāmen měi ge lǐbài tiān dōu qù jiàotáng lǐbài.) They go to church to worship every Sunday.
When using 礼拜 to mean 'week', it often appears in phrases like 上个礼拜 (shàng ge lǐbài) 'last week', 下个礼拜 (xià ge lǐbài) 'next week', and 这个礼拜 (zhège lǐbài) 'this week'.
我上个礼拜买了一本书。 (Wǒ shàng ge lǐbài mǎi le yī běn shū.) I bought a book last week.
In some contexts, 礼拜 can be interchangeable with 星期 (xīngqī) when referring to 'week'. However, 星期 is generally more common in everyday conversation for 'week' and the days of the week.
我们下个礼拜见面。 (Wǒmen xià ge lǐbài jiànmiàn.) We'll meet next week.
Ejemplos por nivel
我每个礼拜都去超市。
I go to the supermarket every week.
每个 means 'every' and is followed by the duration.
你下个礼拜有空吗？
Are you free next week?
下个 means 'next' and indicates the following week.
上个礼拜他很忙。
Last week he was very busy.
上个 means 'last' and indicates the previous week.
这个礼拜我有很多工作。
This week I have a lot of work.
这个 means 'this' and refers to the current week.
我们一个礼拜见一次。
We meet once a week.
一个...一次 indicates frequency, 'once a week'.
你礼拜几去？
Which day of the week are you going?
礼拜几 is a common way to ask 'which day of the week?'
我礼拜天去教堂。
I go to church on Sunday.
礼拜天 is another word for Sunday. In this context, 礼拜 refers to worship.
我们礼拜五有课。
We have class on Friday.
礼拜五 means Friday. Numbers are used after 礼拜 to indicate the day of the week.
这个 礼拜 我 很 忙。
This week I am very busy.
你 下个 礼拜 有 时间 吗？
Do you have time next week?
我们 每个 礼拜六 去 超市。
We go to the supermarket every Saturday.
他 上个 礼拜 刚来 中国。
He just came to China last week.
这个 礼拜天 你 想 做 什么？
What do you want to do this Sunday?
我们 一起 去 做 礼拜 吧。
Let's go to worship together.
她 每 礼拜 都 去 教堂。
She goes to church every week.
这 个 礼拜 的 天气 很 好。
The weather this week is very good.
你下个礼拜有空吗？
Are you free next week?
下个礼拜 (xià gè lǐbài) means 'next week'.
我每个礼拜都会去图书馆。
I go to the library every week.
每个礼拜 (měi gè lǐbài) means 'every week'.
这个礼拜过得真快！
This week passed really fast!
这个礼拜 (zhè gè lǐbài) means 'this week'.
我们计划下礼拜去旅游。
We plan to travel next week.
下礼拜 (xià lǐbài) is a common way to say 'next week'.
我有一个礼拜没见到他了。
I haven't seen him for a week.
一个礼拜 (yī gè lǐbài) means 'one week'.
教会每个礼拜天都有礼拜活动。
The church has worship activities every Sunday.
礼拜活动 (lǐbài huódòng) refers to 'worship activities'.
你礼拜几有空？
What day of the week are you free?
礼拜几 (lǐbài jǐ) asks 'which day of the week?'
他每个礼拜六都会去公园跑步。
He goes for a run in the park every Saturday.
礼拜六 (lǐbài liù) means 'Saturday'.
我每个礼拜一都去健身房。
I go to the gym every Monday.
这个礼拜我有很多工作要做。
I have a lot of work to do this week.
我们计划下个礼拜去看电影。
We plan to see a movie next week.
他每个礼拜天都去教堂礼拜。
He goes to church for worship every Sunday.
上个礼拜我参加了一个有趣的研讨会。
Last week I attended an interesting seminar.
我们这个礼拜要搬家，所以很忙。
We are moving this week, so we are very busy.
你礼拜几有空？我们可以一起吃个饭。
What day of the week are you free? We can have a meal together.
这个礼拜的会议很重要，请大家准时参加。
This week's meeting is very important, please all attend on time.
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
你每个礼拜都去教堂吗？
Do you go to church every week?
我下个礼拜要去北京。
I'm going to Beijing next week.
这个礼拜很忙。
This week is very busy.
上个礼拜我没时间做饭。
Last week I had no time to cook.
他们礼拜天会去公园。
They will go to the park on Sunday.
你什么时候有空？下个礼拜吗？
When are you free? Next week?
他一个礼拜读一本书。
He reads one book a week.
做礼拜是他们的习惯。
Attending worship is their habit.
我礼拜一到礼拜五都工作。
I work from Monday to Friday.
这个礼拜天气很好。
The weather is good this week.
Se confunde a menudo con
Both 礼拜 and 星期 mean 'week'. 星期 is generally more common in daily speech, while 礼拜 can also mean 'worship'.
Both 礼拜 and 周 mean 'week'. 周 is often more formal or used in written contexts, and 礼拜 can also mean 'worship'.
This phrase specifically refers to 'to worship' or 'to attend a religious service', using the 'worship' meaning of 礼拜.
Patrones gramaticales
Fácil de confundir
This word can mean both 'week' and 'worship', which can be confusing for learners.
When referring to a 'week', it's often used with numbers (e.g., 礼拜一 for Monday). When referring to 'worship', it's usually in the context of religious practice.
我每个礼拜天去教堂做礼拜。 (I go to church every Sunday for worship.)
Also means 'week', similar to 礼拜 and 星期.
While interchangeable with 星期 in many contexts, 周 is often seen as more formal and is commonly used in written communication and official contexts. It can also refer to a 'cycle' or 'period'.
这一周你过得怎么样？ (How was your week?)
Also means 'week', similar to 礼拜 and 周.
This is the most common and versatile word for 'week' in everyday spoken Chinese. It's often used with numbers to indicate specific days of the week.
我下个星期去北京。 (I'm going to Beijing next week.)
Learners might confuse it with 'week' itself, instead of just the end of the week.
周末 specifically refers to the 'weekend' (Saturday and Sunday), not the entire week.
你周末有什么计划？ (What are your plans for the weekend?)
Could be confused with 'weekend' or a general 'day of the week'.
周日 specifically means 'Sunday'. It's a more concise way to say 星期天 or 礼拜天.
周日我们通常在家休息。 (On Sunday, we usually rest at home.)
Patrones de oraciones
这个礼拜 (zhège lǐbài) - this week
我这个礼拜很忙。 (Wǒ zhège lǐbài hěn máng.) - I am very busy this week.
下个礼拜 (xiàge lǐbài) - next week
我们下个礼拜见面。 (Wǒmen xiàge lǐbài jiànmiàn.) - We will meet next week.
上个礼拜 (shàngge lǐbài) - last week
她上个礼拜去了北京。 (Tā shàngge lǐbài qùle Běijīng.) - She went to Beijing last week.
礼拜一 (lǐbàiyī) to 礼拜六 (lǐbàiliù) - Monday to Saturday
我礼拜三有课。 (Wǒ lǐbàisān yǒu kè.) - I have class on Wednesday.
礼拜天 (lǐbàitiān) / 礼拜日 (lǐbàirì) - Sunday
礼拜天我休息。 (Lǐbàitiān wǒ xiūxi.) - I rest on Sunday.
一个礼拜 (yíge lǐbài) - one week
我们放假一个礼拜。 (Wǒmen fàngjià yíge lǐbài.) - We have a one-week holiday.
做礼拜 (zuò lǐbài) - to worship (religious service)
他们每个礼拜天都去教堂做礼拜。 (Tāmen měige lǐbàitiān dōu qù jiàotáng zuò lǐbài.) - They go to church to worship every Sunday.
去礼拜 (qù lǐbài) - to go to worship
你今天要去礼拜吗？ (Nǐ jīntiān yào qù lǐbài ma?) - Are you going to worship today?
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine bowing (礼, lǐ) and worshipping (拜, bài) for a whole week.
Asociación visual
Picture a calendar with a person bowing down on each day, symbolizing 'week' and 'worship'.
Word Web
Desafío
Try to say what you did last week using '礼拜'. Then, describe a time someone might go to '做礼拜'.
Practica en la vida real
Contextos reales
Talking about days of the week
- 一个礼拜 (yí ge lǐbài) - a week
- 上个礼拜 (shàng ge lǐbài) - last week
- 下个礼拜 (xià ge lǐbài) - next week
Scheduling appointments or events
- 这礼拜你有空吗？(Zhè lǐbài nǐ yǒu kòng ma?) - Are you free this week?
- 我们礼拜五见面吧。(Wǒmen lǐbàiwǔ jiànmiàn ba.) - Let's meet on Friday.
- 我这礼拜很忙。(Wǒ zhè lǐbài hěn máng.) - I'm very busy this week.
Discussing frequency of activities
- 你一个礼拜运动几次？(Nǐ yí ge lǐbài yùndòng jǐ cì?) - How many times a week do you exercise?
- 我每个礼拜都去超市。(Wǒ měi ge lǐbài dōu qù chāoshì.) - I go to the supermarket every week.
- 她礼拜天不上班。(Tā lǐbàitiān bú shàngbān.) - She doesn't work on Sunday.
Mentioning worship (less common in daily conversation, but good to know)
- 做礼拜 (zuò lǐbài) - to worship (at church)
- 去礼拜堂 (qù lǐbàitáng) - to go to church (worship hall)
- 礼拜日 (lǐbàirì) - Sunday (day of worship)
Using it as an alternative to '星期' (xīngqī)
- 礼拜一 (lǐbàiyī) - Monday
- 礼拜二 (lǐbài'èr) - Tuesday
- 礼拜三 (lǐbàisān) - Wednesday
- 礼拜四 (lǐbàisì) - Thursday
- 礼拜五 (lǐbàiwǔ) - Friday
- 礼拜六 (lǐbàiliù) - Saturday
- 礼拜天 (lǐbàitiān) / 礼拜日 (lǐbàirì) - Sunday
Inicios de conversación
"你这礼拜有什么计划吗？(Nǐ zhè lǐbài yǒu shénme jìhuà ma?) - Do you have any plans this week?"
"你通常礼拜几休息？(Nǐ tōngcháng lǐbài jǐ xiūxī?) - Which day of the week do you usually rest?"
"你上个礼拜过得怎么样？(Nǐ shàng ge lǐbài guò de zěnmeyàng?) - How was your last week?"
"你觉得这礼拜的天气会好吗？(Nǐ juéde zhè lǐbài de tiānqì huì hǎo ma?) - Do you think the weather will be good this week?"
"我们下个礼拜再聊吧。(Wǒmen xià ge lǐbài zài liáo ba.) - Let's chat again next week."
Temas para diario
写下你这礼拜的日程安排。(Xiě xià nǐ zhè lǐbài de rìchéng ānpái.) - Write down your schedule for this week.
描述你上个礼拜最开心的一件事。(Miáoshù nǐ shàng ge lǐbài zuì kāixīn de yī jiàn shì.) - Describe the happiest thing that happened to you last week.
如果你有一个空闲的礼拜，你会做什么？(Rúguǒ nǐ yǒu yī ge kòngxián de lǐbài, nǐ huì zuò shénme?) - If you had a free week, what would you do?
你觉得你的每个礼拜都过得很充实吗？为什么？(Nǐ juéde nǐ de měi ge lǐbài dōu guò de hěn chōngshí ma? Wèi shénme?) - Do you feel like every week you live is fulfilling? Why?
下个礼拜你最期待做什么？(Xià ge lǐbài nǐ zuì qīdài zuò shénme?) - What are you most looking forward to doing next week?
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasThe most common ways to say 'week' in Chinese are 礼拜 (lǐbài), 星期 (xīngqī), and 周 (zhōu). All three are widely used, though 星期 is generally the most common in everyday conversation.
While all three can mean 'week,' 礼拜 (lǐbài) has a slightly more traditional or religious connotation, as it also means 'worship.' However, in many contexts, especially in spoken Chinese, it's interchangeable with 星期. You might hear it more in some regional dialects or from older generations. If you're unsure, 星期 is a safe bet.
To say 'next week' using 礼拜, you would say 下个礼拜 (xiàgè lǐbài).
Examples:
我们下个礼拜见面。 (Wǒmen xiàgè lǐbài jiànmiàn.) - We'll meet next week.
他下个礼拜出差。 (Tā xiàgè lǐbài chūchāi.) - He's going on a business trip next week.
For 'last week' using 礼拜, you would say 上个礼拜 (shànggè lǐbài).
Examples:
我上个礼拜很忙。 (Wǒ shànggè lǐbài hěn máng.) - I was very busy last week.
上个礼拜我去了北京。 (Shànggè lǐbài wǒ qùle Běijīng.) - Last week I went to Beijing.
To say 'this week' using 礼拜, you can use 这个礼拜 (zhège lǐbài).
Examples:
你这个礼拜有什么计划？ (Nǐ zhège lǐbài yǒu shénme jìhuà?) - What plans do you have this week?
我这个礼拜要加班。 (Wǒ zhège lǐbài yào jiābān.) - I have to work overtime this week.
Yes, 礼拜 (lǐbài) can also be used to refer to specific days of the week. You simply add a number after it (except for Sunday).
礼拜一 (lǐbài yī) - Monday
礼拜二 (lǐbài èr) - Tuesday
...
礼拜六 (lǐbài liù) - Saturday
For Sunday, it's 礼拜天 (lǐbài tiān) or 礼拜日 (lǐbài rì).
礼拜 (lǐbài) is generally considered more informal in modern Mandarin than 星期 or 周, especially when referring to the days of the week. However, it's very common in everyday spoken Chinese, particularly in certain regions.
The meaning of 'week' for 礼拜 (lǐbài) comes from its original meaning of 'worship' or 'religious service.' Historically, a 'week' was the period between one religious service (typically Sunday) and the next. This connection is still evident in expressions like 礼拜天 (Sunday).
Yes, you can use 礼拜 (lǐbài) to count weeks. You'd say 三个礼拜 (sān gè lǐbài) for 'three weeks.'
Examples:
我学中文学了三个礼拜。 (Wǒ xué Zhōngwén xuéle sān gè lǐbài.) - I've been studying Chinese for three weeks.
她要出差两个礼拜。 (Tā yào chūchāi liǎng gè lǐbài.) - She will be on a business trip for two weeks.
No, primarily 礼拜 (lǐbài) means 'week' or 'worship/religious service.' While some other less common or archaic uses might exist, for practical learners, these two are the main meanings you need to know and understand.
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这个___你有什么计划？(What plans do you have this week?)
礼拜 means 'week' in this context.
我每个___都去教堂。(I go to church every week/worship.)
礼拜 can mean 'worship' or 'week'. Here, it fits both meanings in context with 'church'.
下个___我们去看电影。(Next week we will go to the movies.)
下个礼拜 (xià ge lǐbài) means 'next week'.
你这个___忙不忙？(Are you busy this week?)
这个礼拜 (zhè ge lǐbài) means 'this week'.
他每个___都会去图书馆。(He goes to the library every week.)
每个礼拜 (měi ge lǐbài) means 'every week'.
今天星期三，所以这个___还有几天。(Today is Wednesday, so there are still a few days left in this week.)
这个礼拜 (zhè ge lǐbài) refers to 'this week'.
Choose the correct translation for '礼拜' when referring to a period of seven days.
In this context, 礼拜 means 'week'.
Which sentence correctly uses '礼拜' to mean 'worship'?
The sentence '他们每个礼拜天去礼拜。' (They go to worship every Sunday.) uses 礼拜 to mean 'worship'.
If someone says '下个礼拜', what do they mean?
下个礼拜 (xià ge lǐbài) means 'next week'.
The sentence '我这个礼拜很忙。' means 'I am very busy this week.'
Yes, '我这个礼拜很忙。' (wǒ zhège lǐbài hěn máng) correctly translates to 'I am very busy this week.'
You can only use '礼拜' to talk about religious worship.
No, '礼拜' can also mean 'week'. For example, '一个礼拜' (yí ge lǐbài) means 'one week'.
If you say '礼拜五', you are referring to Friday.
Yes, '礼拜五' (lǐbài wǔ) means Friday. 礼拜 followed by a number indicates the day of the week.
Listen to the sentence and understand the meaning of '礼拜'.
Pay attention to the time phrase in the sentence.
This sentence uses '礼拜' in a different context.
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这个礼拜我学习汉语。
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你下个礼拜有空吗？
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我礼拜一很忙。
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Which of these means 'next week'?
下 (xià) means 'next' or 'down', so 下礼拜 means 'next week'.
If someone says '我下礼拜很忙', what does it mean?
下礼拜 (xià lǐbài) means 'next week'. 很忙 (hěn máng) means 'very busy'.
Which word is usually added after 礼拜 to specifically say 'Sunday'?
礼拜天 (lǐbàitiān) means Sunday. You can also hear 礼拜日 (lǐbàirì).
礼拜一 (lǐbài yī) means 'Monday'.
In Chinese, the days of the week are often formed by adding numbers to 礼拜, where 礼拜一 is Monday, 礼拜二 is Tuesday, and so on, up to 礼拜六 for Saturday.
The sentence '他每个礼拜都去游泳' (Tā měi ge lǐbài dōu qù yóuyǒng) means 'He goes swimming every day'.
每个礼拜 (měi ge lǐbài) means 'every week', not 'every day'. 游泳 (yóuyǒng) means 'to swim'.
You can use 礼拜 to refer to a religious service or worship.
While commonly meaning 'week', 礼拜 can also refer to religious worship, especially when talking about attending church or other religious services.
Write a sentence saying 'This week I am very busy.'
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这个礼拜我很忙。
Write a short sentence about what you do on Sunday. (Sunday in Chinese is 礼拜天 or 礼拜日)
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我礼拜天去公园。
Write a sentence asking 'How many days are in a week?'
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一个礼拜有几天？
小明这个礼拜要去哪里？
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小明一个礼拜工作五天。他礼拜六和礼拜天休息。这个礼拜他要去北京。
小明这个礼拜要去哪里？
文章中说“这个礼拜他要去北京。”
文章中说“这个礼拜他要去北京。”
作者喜欢在图书馆做什么？
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我每个礼拜都会去图书馆看书。我喜欢在图书馆度过礼拜天下午。
作者喜欢在图书馆做什么？
文章中说“我每个礼拜都会去图书馆看书。”
文章中说“我每个礼拜都会去图书馆看书。”
下个礼拜对作者来说是什么重要的日子？
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下个礼拜是我的生日。我计划和朋友们一起庆祝。我希望那是个开心的礼拜。
下个礼拜对作者来说是什么重要的日子？
文章中说“下个礼拜是我的生日。”
文章中说“下个礼拜是我的生日。”
这个___你有什么计划吗？ (Do you have any plans for this ___?)
礼拜 here means 'week'. 周末 (weekend), 月份 (month), and 日子 (day) are not suitable in this context.
他每个___都去教堂做礼拜。 (He goes to church for worship every ___.)
In this context, 礼拜 refers to 'week', indicating a recurring action of worship. 小时 (hour), 年 (year), and 次 (time/occasion) do not fit.
上个___我们去了北京旅游。 (Last ___ we traveled to Beijing.)
礼拜 (week) makes sense here to describe a recent travel period. 天 (day), 月 (month), and 季节 (season) are possible but less specific to the typical duration of a trip implied.
我们约好下个___见面。 (We agreed to meet next ___.)
礼拜 (week) is a common way to refer to the next week for a meeting. 周末 (weekend) is too specific, 年 (year) is too long, and 时刻 (moment) is too short.
他每个___都会参加一次礼拜仪式。 (He attends a worship service once every ___.)
Here, 礼拜 means 'week' to denote the frequency of attending a worship service. 天 (day), 月 (month), and 小时 (hour) are not appropriate for the common frequency of such an event.
这个___过得真快啊！ (This ___ passed by so quickly!)
礼拜 and 周 both mean 'week' and are interchangeable here. Since '礼拜' is the target word, it is the correct answer. 月份 (month) and 季节 (season) refer to longer periods.
Choose the correct translation for: “上个礼拜我们去了北京。”
“上个礼拜” means 'last week'.
Which sentence uses '礼拜' to mean 'worship'?
In this sentence, '礼拜' is used in the context of '去教堂' (going to church), implying 'worship'.
Fill in the blank: “我生病了，所以______没有去上班。”
The most natural fit is '这个礼拜' (this week) to explain why someone didn't go to work due to illness.
The sentence “你下个礼拜有空吗？” means 'Are you free next week?'
“下个礼拜” translates to 'next week', and “有空” means 'to have free time'.
“礼拜天” means 'Tuesday'.
“礼拜天” or “礼拜日” means 'Sunday'.
If someone says “我一个礼拜没吃肉了”, it means they haven't eaten meat for one week.
“一个礼拜” means 'one week', and “没吃肉” means 'haven't eaten meat'.
What does the speaker do every Sunday?
What is the speaker asking about next week?
How does the speaker feel about this week?
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你通常每个礼拜工作几天？
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我下个礼拜要去北京出差。
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你觉得这个礼拜的天气怎么样？
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公司规定每周日休息，这意味着我们一个___有六天工作日。
Contextually, '一个礼拜' (a week) refers to the duration of time that has six working days.
她每周都去教堂做___，寻求内心的平静。
'做礼拜' (to worship) is a common expression for attending religious services.
这个项目工期很紧张，我们必须在下个___内完成第一阶段。
'下个礼拜' (next week) fits the context of a tight project schedule.
他的日程安排得很满，每个___都有好几个会议。
Referring to '每个礼拜' (every week) indicates a regular occurrence of multiple meetings.
由于工作原因，他已经好几个___没有回家了。
'好几个礼拜' (several weeks) is a common way to express a duration of absence.
当地信徒在圣殿里举行了庄严的___仪式。
'礼拜仪式' (worship ceremony) refers to a formal religious service.
她每周都去教堂做___。
Context indicates a religious service. '礼拜' means 'worship'.
我们下个___要出差。
Context indicates a period of time. '礼拜' means 'week'.
这个月的第三个___是她的生日。
Context indicates a division of the month. '礼拜' means 'week'.
他们每年都会在圣诞节前夕进行一次盛大的___。
Context indicates a religious observance related to Christmas. '礼拜' means 'worship'.
老板说这个项目必须在两个___内完成。
Context indicates a time frame for project completion. '礼拜' means 'week'.
她是个虔诚的信徒，每周日都会去教堂做___。
Context describes a devout person's weekly religious activity. '礼拜' means 'worship'.
Choose the most appropriate meaning of "礼拜" in the following sentence: "他每个礼拜天都去教堂做礼拜."
In this context, '做礼拜' specifically refers to attending religious worship.
Which sentence uses "礼拜" to mean 'week'?
'这个礼拜' clearly indicates 'this week'. The other options relate to religious worship.
Select the option where "礼拜" refers to a religious building.
While '礼拜' itself doesn't directly mean a building, '礼拜堂' (chapel/church) is derived from it. In the given options, the sentence about '教堂' most closely relates to the concept of a religious building where worship ('礼拜') takes place. The question is a bit tricky, relying on understanding the extended context.
"礼拜一" means 'Monday'.
Indeed, '礼拜一' is a common way to say Monday in Chinese, where '礼拜' means week and '一' means one.
The phrase "做礼拜" can sometimes refer to attending a weekly meeting.
"做礼拜" specifically refers to religious worship, not a general weekly meeting.
If someone says "他已经好几个礼拜没来上课了", it means he hasn't attended class for several weeks.
Here, '好几个礼拜' clearly means 'several weeks', indicating a duration.
Imagine you are planning a busy week. Describe three different activities you have scheduled for next week, making sure to use '礼拜' at least once to refer to 'week'. Elaborate on what each activity entails and why it's important to you. For example, you might write about a work project, a family gathering, or a personal hobby.
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下个礼拜我有很多事情要做。首先，我需要完成一个重要的工作报告，这周我得加班才能按时交。其次，我计划和家人一起去郊游，好久没和他们好好放松一下了。最后，我还要抽出时间去学画画，这是我一直以来的爱好，能让我感到平静和快乐。
You are writing an email to a friend, explaining why you haven't been able to attend a religious service recently. Use '礼拜' to refer to 'worship' or 'religious service'. Describe the obstacles that have prevented your attendance and express your desire to join again when circumstances allow. You can invent any plausible reasons.
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好久不见了，最近忙得不可开交。你知道我一直都很重视做礼拜，但最近因为工作调动，周末经常需要出差，所以已经好几个礼拜没能去教堂了。我真的很想念大家，也希望尽快能恢复正常的礼拜生活。等我忙完这段时间，一定第一时间和你们一起去做礼拜。
Discuss the different cultural connotations and usage patterns of '礼拜' as 'week' versus 'worship' in modern Chinese society. Consider how context helps disambiguate its meaning and if there are any situations where confusion might arise. Provide examples for each usage.
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在现代汉语中，'礼拜'作为一个词，具有'星期'和'宗教仪式'的双重含义。作为'星期'，它常用于口语，例如'一个礼拜'（一周）。但作为'宗教仪式'，则特指信徒进行敬拜活动，如'做礼拜'。通常情况下，上下文能很好地帮助人们理解其具体含义，例如，谈论日程安排时，它多指'星期'；而谈论信仰或教堂时，则指'崇拜'。然而，在某些模糊的语境中，也可能产生歧义，例如，如果一个人说'我每个礼拜都去那里'，听者可能需要进一步确认是每周去还是每周去参加礼拜活动。
根据文章，为什么一些传统社区仍然重视礼拜活动？
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在中国的一些传统社区，人们仍然非常重视在特定的日子进行礼拜活动。这不仅仅是一种宗教行为，更是一种社交和文化传承的方式。家庭成员会聚在一起，共同参与这些仪式，这有助于维系家庭关系和社区凝聚力。然而，随着社会变迁，年轻一代对传统礼拜的参与度有所下降，他们更倾向于现代的生活方式。
根据文章，为什么一些传统社区仍然重视礼拜活动？
文章明确指出，礼拜活动“不仅仅是一种宗教行为，更是一种社交和文化传承的方式”。
文章明确指出，礼拜活动“不仅仅是一种宗教行为，更是一种社交和文化传承的方式”。
小李对他的这个礼拜生活有何感受？
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小李这一个礼拜过得非常充实。周一他参加了一个重要的商务会议，周三和朋友一起去看了电影，周末则和家人去爬山。他觉得合理安排时间，让工作和生活达到平衡，是非常重要的。虽然有些累，但他对这种忙碌而有意义的生活感到满意。
小李对他的这个礼拜生活有何感受？
文章结尾提到“他对这种忙碌而有意义的生活感到满意”，且开头说他“过得非常充实”。
文章结尾提到“他对这种忙碌而有意义的生活感到满意”，且开头说他“过得非常充实”。
文章指出，中国社会宗教信仰多元化的趋势主要反映了什么？
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随着全球化的发展，越来越多的中国人接触到不同的宗教信仰。一些人开始参加基督教的礼拜，而另一些人则选择信奉佛教或其他宗教。这种多元化的趋势反映了中国社会思想的开放和个人选择的自由。尽管宗教信仰的选择日趋多样，但人们对精神寄托的需求似乎从未改变。
文章指出，中国社会宗教信仰多元化的趋势主要反映了什么？
文章中明确提到“这种多元化的趋势反映了中国社会思想的开放和个人选择的自由”。
文章中明确提到“这种多元化的趋势反映了中国社会思想的开放和个人选择的自由”。
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Summary
礼拜 is a versatile word in Chinese, meaning both 'week' and 'worship,' so always check the context to know which meaning is intended.
- 礼拜 can mean 'week.'
- 礼拜 can mean 'worship.'
- Pay attention to context to understand its meaning.
Ejemplo
这个礼拜我有很多事情要做。
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