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礼制

禮制
lǐzhì
noun

Meanings

  1. 1 system of rites
  2. 2 ritual code
  3. 3 etiquette as institution

Examples

HSK 3
周代建立了完整的礼制。
Zhōudài jiànlì le wánzhěng de lǐzhì.
The Zhou dynasty established a complete ritual system.
HSK 7-9
古代礼制规定了各等级的服饰。
Gǔdài lǐzhì guīdìng le gè děngjí de fúshì.
The ancient ritual code set out the attire for each social rank.
HSK 7-9
儒家非常重视礼制。
Rújiā fēicháng zhòngshì lǐzhì.
Confucianism places great importance on ritual institutions.

Tips

culture
礼 (ritual/propriety) is a pillar of Confucian thought, but 礼制 specifically points at the institutional side - the codified rules governing court ceremony, dress, music, mourning, sacrifice, and social hierarchy. The 《周礼》 (Rites of Zhou) is the classic reference.

Stroke Order

礼 lǐ
制 zhì