礼节

禮節

lǐjié

noun HSK 7-9 #10,876

Meanings

1 etiquette
2 protocol
3 courtesy

Characters

ceremony; courtesy; ritual

section; etiquette; restraint

Examples

HSK 5

中国有很多传统的礼节。

Zhōngguó yǒu hěnduō chuántǒng de lǐjié.

China has many traditional forms of etiquette.

HSK 5

见面握手是基本的礼节。

Jiànmiàn wòshǒu shì jīběn de lǐjié.

Shaking hands when meeting is basic etiquette.

Tips

usage

礼节 focuses on specific customs and protocols. Compare with 礼貌 (politeness in general) and 礼仪 (formal ceremony/etiquette).

Stroke Order

礼 lǐ

节 jié