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礼貌
lǐmào
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- pinyin
- lǐmào
- simplified
- 礼貌
- traditional
- 禮貌
1 · adjective
Showing respect for other people in a way suitable for the situation.
言行尊重他人并符合当下交往方式的。
Being polite is not only using fixed phrases; tone, timing, and listening also matter.
It is polite to ask before moving someone else's things.
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移动别人的东西前先问一声，是礼貌的做法。
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2 · adjective
Showing respect for others in a way appropriate to the situation.
言行尊重他人、符合交往场景的。
This adjective describes conduct or tone. What is polite depends on context, not only a fixed phrase.
She pointed out the error in the form in a polite tone.
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她用礼貌的语气指出了表格里的错误。
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Although he disagreed, he expressed himself politely.
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他虽然不同意，但表达得很礼貌。
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polite — Showing respect for other people in a way suitable for the situation.