礼制

禮制

lǐzhì

noun

Meanings

1 system of rites
2 ritual code
3 etiquette as institution

Characters

rites / propriety

system / institution

Examples

周代建立了完整的礼制。

Zhōu dài jiànlìle wánzhěng de lǐzhì.

The Zhou dynasty established a complete ritual system.

古代礼制规定了各等级的服饰。

Gǔdài lǐzhì guīdìngle gè děngjí de fúshì.

The ancient ritual code set out the attire for each social rank.

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