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civility in Chinese

civility in Chinese is 礼貌 — civility means polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.

civility in Chinese

礼貌
noun
Pronounced: lǐ mào
Speech or behaviour that is fit for civil interactions; politeness, courtesy. [from 16th c.]

What does "civility" mean?

  1. noun Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.
    "She handled the complaint with remarkable civility."
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civility in a sentence

  • She handled the complaint with remarkable civility.
  • Basic civility seems to have disappeared from online debates.

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What is "civility" in Chinese?

"civility" in Chinese is 礼貌. civility means: Polite, courteous behaviour, especially toward people you disagree with.

How do you pronounce 礼貌?

"civility" in Chinese is 礼貌, pronounced "lǐ mào".

How do you use "civility" in a sentence?

Example: "She handled the complaint with remarkable civility." In Chinese, "civility" is 礼貌.

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