English–Chinese
“ritual” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinlǐ
Example
见面时我们要互相行礼。jiàn miàn shí wǒ men yào hù xiāng xíng lǐ
When we meet, we should bow to each other.
How to say “ritual” in Chinese
“Ritual” in Chinese is 礼 (lǐ).
A recognized way to turn respect into visible, orderly behavior.
Example sentences with 礼
在正式场合要注意保持礼貌。zài zhèng shì chǎng hé yào zhù yì bǎo chí lǐ mào
In formal situations, be sure to remain polite.
Tips for using 礼
- In conversational Chinese, the bare noun 礼 (lǐ, "ritual") often sounds formal, so everyday speech usually names the particular behavior or situation instead of using it alone.