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礼貌
lǐmào
Description
礼貌是指对别人说话和做事的时候很客气、很尊重。
礼貌 means being polite and respectful when speaking and acting towards others.
有礼貌的人常常说"你好"和"谢谢"，大家都喜欢和他做朋友。
Polite people often say 'hello' and 'thank you', and everyone likes to be friends with them.
Meanings
礼貌lǐmào
politeness; good manners; courtesy
这个孩子很有礼貌。
This child is very polite.
有礼貌yǒu lǐmào
polite; well-mannered
对老人说话要有礼貌。
Speak politely to the elderly.
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Notes
- Etymology
礼 means 'courtesy/rite' and 貌 means 'appearance', together 'courteous manner'.
- Nuance
often used with 有 (有礼貌) or 没 (没礼貌) to describe a person.
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