lǐ
cérémonie; rite; courtoisie; manières; cadeau
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我们应该互相尊重，讲礼貌。
Wǒmen yīnggāi hùxiāng zūnzhòng, jiǎng lǐmào.
We should respect each other and be polite.
这个国家非常重视礼仪。
Zhège guójiā fēicháng zhòngshì lǐyí.
This country attaches great importance to etiquette.
他是一个很有礼貌的人。
Tā shì yīgè hěn yǒu lǐmào de rén.
He is a very polite person.
礼节 (lǐjié)
etiquette
礼貌 (lǐmào)
courtesy
无礼 (wú lǐ)
impolite
失礼 (shī lǐ)
rude
The Chinese character 礼 (lǐ) is composed of two parts: 示 (shì), which means "ritual" or "ceremony," and 玉 (yù), which means "jade." The combination of these two characters suggests the idea of "ritual objects made of jade," which were often used in ancient Chinese ceremonies. Over time, the meaning of 礼 expanded to include a wider range of concepts related to social etiquette, propriety, and morality.In modern Chinese, 礼 is used in a variety of contexts. It can refer to traditional rituals and ceremonies, such as weddings and funerals. It can also refer to social etiquette and manners, such as how to greet someone or how to behave in public. In a broader sense, 礼 can also refer to moral principles and values, such as respect for others and honesty.The character 礼 is an important part of Chinese culture and history. It reflects the values and beliefs of the Chinese people, and it continues to be used in a variety of ways today.
