Definition
礼仪 (lǐ yí) broadly covers both the norms of polite behaviour (etiquette) and the formal procedures of ceremonies. It is more general than 礼节 (lǐ jié), which focuses on specific rules of politeness, and 仪式 (yí shì), which refers to the ceremony event itself rather than the social code.
noun
etiquettecourteous behavior in social settingsceremonyformal rites and rituals
Easily confused
- 利益lì yìsound-alikebenefit; (material) interest
Examples
- ，礼仪。Zài shāngwù chǎnghé, zūnshǒu lǐ yí hěn zhòngyào.In business settings, observing etiquette is very important.
- 礼仪。Chuántǒng hūnlǐ de lǐ yí fēicháng fùzá.The ceremony of a traditional wedding is very complicated.
- 礼仪，礼仪。Zhōngguó shì lǐ yí zhī bāng, rénrén jiǎngjiu lǐ yí.China is a land of rites and propriety, and everyone values etiquette.
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