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礼貌 (lǐ mào) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 4

礼貌 (lǐ mào) is a Chinese word: politeness. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 礼貌

名 míng noun

politeness

他很有礼貌，总是对人微笑。

tā hěn yǒu lǐ mào zǒng shì duì rén wēi xiào

He is very polite and always smiles at people.

形 xíng adjective

polite

他是一个很礼貌的人。

tā shì yí gè hěn lǐ mào de rén

He is a very polite person.

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Word breakdown

礼 lǐ — courtesy, propriety

Words with this character (14)
  • 1 礼物 lǐ wù — gift HSK 3
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety
    • 物 thing, object
    Example

    这是我送给你的生日礼物。

    zhè shì wǒ sòng gěi nǐ de shēng rì lǐ wù

    This is the birthday gift I'm giving you.

  • 2 婚礼 hūn lǐ — wedding HSK 5
    • 婚 marriage, matrimonial aspect
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual aspect
    Example

    我参加了朋友的婚礼。

    wǒ cān jiā le péng you de hūn lǐ

    I attended my friend's wedding.

  • 3 典礼 diǎn lǐ — ceremony HSK 6
    • 典 canonical, established, formal
    • 礼 ritual, ceremony, rite
    Example

    毕业典礼将在下周举行。

    bì yè diǎn lǐ jiāng zài xià zhōu jǔ xíng

    The graduation ceremony will be held next week.

  • 4 失礼 shī lǐ — to be rude HSK 7
    • 失 to lose, to fail
    • 礼 courtesy, etiquette
    Example

    如果我有失礼的地方，请原谅。

    rú guǒ wǒ yǒu shī lǐ de dì fang qǐng yuán liàng

    If I have been rude in any way, please forgive me.

  • 5 彬彬有礼 bīnbīn yǒu lǐ — polite and courteous HSK 7
    • 彬 refined, elegant (first character in reduplication)
    • 彬 refined, elegant (second character for emphasis)
    • 有 to have, to possess
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety, manners
    Example

    这位年轻人彬彬有礼，给大家留下了很好的印象。

    zhè wèi niánqīng rén bīnbīn yǒu lǐ gěi dàjiā liú xià le hěn hǎo de yìnxiàng

    This young person is polite and courteous, leaving everyone with a very good impression.

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  • 6 敬礼 jìng lǐ — to salute HSK 7
    • 敬 respect, honor
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual gesture
    Example

    士兵向将军敬礼。

    shì bīng xiàng jiāng jūn jìng lǐ

    The soldier salutes the general.

  • 7 洗礼 xǐ lǐ — baptism; trial by fire HSK 7
    • 洗 washing, cleansing, purification
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual, rite
    Example

    他在战场上经历了血与火的洗礼。

    tā zài zhàn chǎng shàng jīng lì le xuè yǔ huǒ de xǐ lǐ

    He experienced a baptism of blood and fire on the battlefield.

  • 8 礼仪 lǐ yí — etiquette HSK 7
    • 礼 courtesy, propriety, ritual rules
    • 仪 ceremony, formal bearing, ritual form
    Example

    她非常注重社交礼仪。

    tā fēi cháng zhù zhòng shè jiāo lǐ yí

    She pays great attention to social etiquette.

  • 9 礼品 lǐ pǐn — gift HSK 7
    • 礼 courtesy, etiquette, the ceremonial or formal aspect of giving
    • 品 item, article, product, the tangible object being given
    Example

    公司为每位员工准备了节日礼品。

    gōng sī wèi měi wèi yuán gōng zhǔn bèi le jié rì lǐ pǐn

    The company prepared holiday gifts for each employee.

  • 10 礼堂 lǐ táng — auditorium HSK 7
    • 礼 ceremony, ritual (indicating a formal gathering space)
    • 堂 hall, large room (the physical structure)
    Example

    毕业典礼在礼堂举行。

    bì yè diǎn lǐ zài lǐ táng jǔ xíng

    The graduation ceremony is held in the auditorium.

  • 11 礼尚往来 lǐ shàng wǎng lái — Courtesy demands reciprocity HSK 7
    • 礼 Courtesy, propriety, gift
    • 尚 Esteem, value, uphold
    • 往 Go,往来 means going and coming (reciprocal exchange)
    • 来 Come, 往来 means going and coming (reciprocal exchange)
    Example

    在中国文化中，礼尚往来是一种重要的社交礼仪。

    zài zhōng guó wén huà zhōng lǐ shàng wǎng lái shì yī zhǒng zhòng yào de shè jiāo lǐ yí

    In Chinese culture, courtesy demands reciprocity is an important social etiquette.

  • 12 礼服 lǐ fú — formal dress HSK 7
    • 礼 ceremonial, formal
    • 服 clothing, garment
    Example

    他穿着礼服参加婚礼。

    tā chuān zhe lǐ fú cān jiā hūn lǐ

    He wore formal dress to attend the wedding.

  • 13 礼节 lǐ jié — etiquette HSK 7
    • 礼 ritual, ceremony, courtesy
    • 节 moderation, restraint, rules
    Example

    在正式场合要注意礼节。

    zài zhèng shì chǎng hé yào zhù yì lǐ jié

    One must pay attention to etiquette in formal occasions.

  • 14 葬礼 zàng lǐ — funeral HSK 7
    • 葬 burial, burying
    • 礼 ceremony, rite
    Example

    我参加了朋友的葬礼。

    wǒ cān jiā le péng you de zàng lǐ

    I attended my friend's funeral.

貌 mào — manner, appearance

Words with this character (5)
  • 1 外貌 wài mào — appearance HSK 7
    • 外 external, outer
    • 貌 appearance, looks
    Example

    不要只看外貌，内在更重要。

    bú yào zhǐ kàn wài mào nèi zài gèng zhòng yào

    Don't just look at appearance; what's inside is more important.

  • 2 容貌 róng mào — appearance HSK 7
    • 容 countenance, facial expression
    • 貌 appearance, looks
    Example

    岁月改变了他的容貌。

    suì yuè gǎi biàn le tā de róng mào

    Time has changed his appearance.

  • 3 相貌 xiàng mào — appearance HSK 7
    • 相 outward aspect; how one appears to others
    • 貌 physical features; facial characteristics
    Example

    他相貌平平，但很有才华。

    tā xiàng mào píng píng dàn hěn yǒu cái huá

    His appearance is ordinary, but he is very talented.

  • 4 面貌 miàn mào — appearance, look HSK 7
    • 面 face, surface, outward aspect
    • 貌 appearance, looks, features
    Example

    这座城市的面貌焕然一新。

    zhè zuò chéng shì de miàn mào huàn rán yī xīn

    The city's appearance is completely new.

  • 5 风貌 fēng mào — style and features HSK 7
    • 风 style, manner, character
    • 貌 appearance, features, looks
    Example

    这个小镇展现出独特的江南风貌。

    zhè ge xiǎo zhèn zhǎn xiàn chū dú tè de jiāng nán fēng mào

    This small town displays unique Jiangnan style and features.

Structure & writing
1 礼 lǐ — ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs

礼 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 礻 shì — spirit/altar radical, relating to worship and the divine
礻 is a component in 13 characters
HSK 1
视 shì to look; to see
HSK 3
礼 lǐ ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs
HSK 4
社 shè earth deity, and the place, day, and rites for worshipping it in ancient times 祝 zhù to wish; to express good wishes 福 fú happiness; good fortune; blessing (opposite of 祸)
HSK 5
神 shén god; deity; creator and ruler of all things 祸 huò misfortune; disaster (opposite of 福)
HSK 6
祖 zǔ grandparent; parent's parent 祥 xiáng auspicious; fortunate
HSK 7
祀 sì sacrifice; ritual offering to gods or ancestors 祈 qí to pray to gods for blessings; to pray 祷 dǎo to pray (to heaven or a deity for help) 禅 chán abbreviated transliteration of Sanskrit 'dhyāna', referring to Buddhist meditation
1.2 乚 háo — fine unit of measure; one-tenth of a thread
乚 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 3
礼 lǐ ceremony or etiquette formed by social morals and customs
HSK 4
乱 luàn disorderly; chaotic
HSK 5
尺 chǐ chi, a traditional Chinese unit of length (≈33.33 cm; 10 寸 = 1 尺, 10 尺 = 1 丈)
HSK 6
扎 zhā to prick; to pierce
HSK 7
乳 rǔ breast; mammary gland 孔 kǒng hole; opening; aperture 甩 shuǎi to swing; to wave

Stroke order

2 貌 mào — appearance, looks
貌 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 7
藐 miǎo small; tiny

consists of

2.1 豸 zhì — legless creature; creeping insect as in ancient texts
豸 is a component in 2 characters
HSK 4
貌 mào appearance, looks
HSK 7
豹 bào leopard; panther
2.2 白 bái — white (color like snow or milk, opposite of black)
白 is a component in 19 characters
HSK 1
百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 的 de structural particle used after an attributive: ① general modifier before a noun ② possessive modifier ③ attributive is a person's name or pronoun, head noun is a role or identity ④ head noun combines with a preceding verb to express an action, attributive is the object of that action
HSK 3
怕 pà to fear; to be afraid of 拍 pāi to slap or pat with the palm or a flat object 泉 quán spring water
HSK 4
貌 mào appearance, looks
HSK 6
皇 huáng monarch; emperor 迫 pò to compel; to force
HSK 7
伯 bó uncle (father's elder brother) 卑 bēi low; lowly 帕 pà small square cloth for wiping hands or face; handkerchief 柏 bǎi cypress tree, an evergreen with scale-like leaves and cone fruits; hard wood used as building material 泊 bó to moor a boat; to dock
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皂 zào black (color) 皆 jiē all; everyone 碧 bì (lit.) blue-green jade 粕 pò dregs left over from brewing wine 舶 bó large oceangoing vessel 魄 pò the corporeal soul (in superstition, the spirit attached to the body)
2.3 儿 ér — male (of animals)
儿 is a component in 7 characters
HSK 3
养 yǎng to provide for; to support financially
HSK 4
允 yǔn to agree, to approve 兄 xiōng older brother 免 miǎn to remove; to eliminate 竟 jìng to end; to finish 貌 mào appearance, looks
HSK 5
匹 pǐ to match, to equal, to be comparable to

Stroke order