礼部 lǐbù Ministry of Rites Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 礼部尚书 lǐbùshàngshū Minister of Rites The official in charge of the Ministry of Rites in imperial China, responsible for rituals, ceremonies, and education.礼部试 lǐbùshì civil service exams (traditional) General civil-service examinations administered by the Ministry of Rites.