礼貌 (lǐ mào) — (noun) politeness, courtesy, manners; (adjective) polite, courteous
Definition
礼貌 (lǐmào) means 'politeness / polite' as a general character trait — safe in almost any context. 客气 is more about social formality in specific acts (saying please, standing on ceremony); 礼节 refers to specific rules of etiquette.
noun
politenesscourtesymanners
adjective
politecourteous
Examples
- ，礼貌。Zài gōng gòng chǎng hé, lǐ mào hěn zhòng yào.In public places, politeness is very important.
- 礼貌。Tā shì yí gè hěn lǐ mào de xué shēng.She is a very polite student.
- 礼貌。Tā shuō huà hěn lǐ mào.He speaks very politely.
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