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礼让
lǐràng
Description
礼让的意思是出于礼貌，主动把方便或机会让给别人。
The meaning of 礼让 is to politely and proactively give convenience or opportunities to others.
开车的时候，我们应该礼让行人。
When driving, we should 礼让 pedestrians.
Meanings
礼让lǐràng
to give way courteously; to yield out of politeness
过马路时，司机要礼让行人。
Drivers should yield to pedestrians when crossing the street.
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Notes
- Etymology
礼 (courtesy) + 让 (yield), literally 'yield out of courtesy'.
- Nuance
often used in traffic contexts, e.g. 礼让行人 (yield to pedestrians).
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