礼仪 (lǐ yí) — etiquette, courteous behavior in social settings; ceremony, formal rites and rituals
Definition
礼仪 is the abstract, cultural concept of etiquette and proper conduct (as in 礼仪之邦). 礼节 is closer to 'rules of politeness' in specific interactions, while 仪式/典礼/庆典 are the actual events or ceremonies themselves.
noun
etiquettecourteous behavior in social settingsceremonyformal rites and rituals
Examples
- ，礼仪。Zài shāng wù chǎng hé, zūn shǒu lǐ yí hěn zhòng yào.In business settings, observing etiquette is very important.
- 礼仪。Chuán tǒng hūn lǐ de lǐ yí fēi cháng fù zá.The ceremony of a traditional wedding is very complicated.
- 礼仪，礼仪。Zhōng guó shì lǐ yí zhī bāng, rén rén jiǎng jiu lǐ yí.China is a land of rites and propriety, and everyone values etiquette.
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