Chinese word

礼仪

Pronunciation

Pinyinlǐ yí

Meaning

  • nounetiquette

Example

在正式场合要注意礼仪。zài zhèng shì chǎng hé yào zhù yì lǐ yí

People should pay attention to etiquette in formal settings.

Illustration for 礼仪 (etiquette)

More examples

学校从小就开展礼仪教育。xué xiào cóng xiǎo jiù kāi zhǎn lǐ yí jiào yù

Schools provide etiquette education from an early age.

Core concept

The visible social script that marks respect through conduct and personal presentation.

Common phrases

  • 礼仪教育lǐ yí jiào yù

    etiquette education

  • 遵循礼仪zūn xún lǐ yí

    observe etiquette

  • 公共礼仪gōng gòng lǐ yí

    public etiquette

Similar words

礼貌lǐ mào: The polite behavior and speech used to show respect in daily contact with others.
礼节lǐ jié: Traditional forms of greeting and conduct required in specific situations or cultures.
规矩guī jǔ: Rules and customs that people are expected to follow in family and social life.
风度fēng dù: A person's graceful and composed bearing, seen in movement, posture, and speech.

Definition in Chinese

指在公共场合与他人交往时应遵守的礼节和行为规范，既包括言谈举止，也包括着装、仪容等外在表现。zhǐ zài gōng gòng chǎng hé yǔ tā rén jiāo wǎng shí yīng zūn shǒu de lǐ jié hé xíng wéi guī fàn jì bāo kuò yán tán jú zhǐ yě bāo kuò zhuó zhuāng yí róng děng wài zài biǎo xiàn

Word origin

礼 (lǐ, "courtesy") supplies the idea of respectful treatment, while 仪 (yí, "ceremony or form") adds its outward pattern, so the compound covers both manners and formal observance.

Usage tips

  • This word suits standards for ceremonies, workplaces, and other formal settings, rather than a single act of casual politeness between friends.

Other meanings

  • mannersnoun
  • ritualnoun

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