Chinese word

举止

Pronunciation

Pinyinjǔ zhǐ

Meaning

  • nounbehavior

Example

面试时，他的举止很镇定。miàn shì shí tā de jú zhǐ hěn zhèn dìng

During the interview, he behaves very calmly.

Illustration for 举止 (behavior)

More examples

在正式场合，她的举止总是很得体。zài zhèng shì chǎng hé tā de jú zhǐ zǒng shì hěn dé tǐ

At formal occasions, her behavior is always very proper.

Core concept

It is the visible way a person carries themselves through actions, posture, and social poise.

Common phrases

  • 举止得体jú zhǐ dé tǐ

    proper conduct

  • 举止端庄jú zhǐ duān zhuāng

    dignified manner

  • 举止优雅jú zhǐ yōu yǎ

    graceful manner

Similar words

行为xíng wéi: The actions and conduct of a person in general, including separate acts and usual habits.
举动jǔ dòng: A distinct act, gesture, or move that occurs in a specific situation.
态度tài dù: The feelings and views toward a person or matter that appear in outward behavior.
风度fēng dù: Graceful manners and personal dignity expressed through speech and movement.

Definition in Chinese

举止 指一个人在言行举动上的态度和风度，常用来评价端庄、稳重或不得体的表现。jú zhǐ zhǐ yí gè rén zài yán xíng jǔ dòng shàng de tài dù hé fēng dù cháng yòng lái píng jià duān zhuāng wěn zhòng huò bù dé tǐ de biǎo xiàn

Word origin

举止 (jǔzhǐ, "behavior") combines 举 (jǔ, "raise") and 止 (zhǐ, "stop"), with the pair extending from visible movement to a person's overall manner.

Usage tips

  • In everyday conversation, this term often sounds more formal and holistic than a word for one isolated act, so it suits descriptions of how someone carries themselves at an interview or ceremony.

Other meanings

  • bearingnoun
  • mannersnoun

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