Word: 彩礼 (cǎilǐ) Traditional: 彩禮 彩礼 dictionary entry cǎilǐ betrothal gift; bride price Full dictionary entry for 彩礼 Example sentences using 彩礼 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 有些地方的彩礼太高了。 Yǒuxiē dìfāng de cǎilǐ tài gāole. In some places the bride price is too high. 男方按习俗送来了彩礼。 Nánfāng àn xísú sòng láile cǎilǐ. The groom's family sent the betrothal gifts according to custom.