礼仪
The formal rules for polite behavior in society or in a particular group or situation.
Examples
3 of 5餐桌礼仪在不同文化中差异很大。
Table manners vary greatly across different cultures.
公司专门为新员工安排了商务礼仪培训。
The company specially arranged business etiquette training for new employees.
他是一个非常懂礼仪的人。
He is a person who understands etiquette very well.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Li (Rite/Polite) + Yi (Ceremony). Polite ceremonies.
Quick Quiz
在面试中，适当的___能给面试官留下好印象。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 礼仪
Examples
餐桌礼仪在不同文化中差异很大。
academicTable manners vary greatly across different cultures.
公司专门为新员工安排了商务礼仪培训。
businessThe company specially arranged business etiquette training for new employees.
他是一个非常懂礼仪的人。
everydayHe is a person who understands etiquette very well.
请遵守公共场所的基本礼仪。
formalPlease observe basic etiquette in public places.
别管那些繁琐的礼仪了，随便坐吧。
informalDon't worry about those tedious etiquettes, just sit anywhere.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
礼仪之邦
a land of ceremony and propriety (referring to China)
不懂礼仪
to have no manners
繁文缛节
unnecessary formalities/red tape
Often Confused With
礼貌 (politeness) is a personal quality/attitude; 礼仪 (etiquette) refers to the formal rules or system of behavior.
Usage Notes
Frequently appears in IELTS essays about cultural differences and international travel.
Common Mistakes
Do not use 礼仪 when you just mean 'saying please and thank you' (which is 礼貌).
Memory Tip
Li (Rite/Polite) + Yi (Ceremony). Polite ceremonies.
Word Origin
From 'li' (rite/ritual) and 'yi' (ceremony/appearance).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
China has a long history as a 'State of Ceremonies' (礼仪之邦), emphasizing hierarchy and respect.
Quick Quiz
在面试中，适当的___能给面试官留下好印象。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 礼仪
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