礼节性 (lǐ jiē) — courtesy (adj.), ceremonial, perfunctory (done as a matter of politeness or social formality)
Definition
Used as an adjective before a noun (礼节性的拜访/握手) to describe an act done only for politeness, with no real feeling or substance behind it — closer to 'token' or 'ceremonial' than a warm, sincere gesture.
noun
courtesy (adj.)ceremonialperfunctory (done as a matter of politeness or social formality)
Examples
- 礼节性，。Tā zuò le yí gè lǐ jiē de yōng bào, rán hòu cōng cōng lí kāi le.He gave a perfunctory hug and then left in a hurry.
- 礼节性，。Zhè cì fǎng wèn zhǐ shì lǐ jiē de, méi yǒu tán shí zhì wèn tí.This visit was just a courtesy call; no substantive issues were discussed.
- 礼节性，。Shuāng fāng jìn xíng le lǐ jiē de wò shǒu, qì fen yǒu xiē lěng dàn.The two sides exchanged a ceremonial handshake, and the atmosphere was somewhat cold.
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