礼仪

禮儀

lǐyí

noun HSK 7-9 #11,196

Meanings

1 etiquette
2 protocol
3 ceremony

Characters

ritual; propriety

ceremony; manner

Examples

中国是一个讲究礼仪的国家。

Zhōngguó shì yīgè jiǎngjiu lǐyí de guójiā.

China is a country that values etiquette.

参加正式场合要注意礼仪。

Cānjiā zhèngshì chǎnghé yào zhùyì lǐyí.

You should pay attention to etiquette at formal occasions.

Tips

culture

China has been called 礼仪之邦 (lǐyí zhī bāng, "land of etiquette") for millennia, reflecting the Confucian emphasis on proper conduct and rituals.

Stroke Order

礼 lǐ

仪 yí