礼儀 — meaning in English
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English meaning
- courtesy noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- decorum noun Polite, appropriate behaviour expected in a particular social setting.
- etiquette noun The accepted rules of polite, correct behaviour in social or professional situations.
- manners noun Socially accepted ways of behaving politely, especially toward others.
- tact noun Skill in dealing with people or delicate situations without causing offense, even when being honest.
Senses
礼儀 is used for these senses in English:
- courtesy (uncountable) Polite behavior.
- decorum (uncountable) Appropriate social behavior.
- decorum (countable) A convention of social behavior.
- etiquette The manners or decent behaviour to be observed in social or professional life; conventional decorum; the ceremonial code of polite society.
- manners Etiquette.
- tact Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing. [from early 19th c.]
courtesy — full definition
- noun Polite, respectful behavior toward others.
- adj Given free of charge, or done as a polite gesture rather than an obligation.