lai5 ji4禮儀礼仪
Jyutpinglai5 ji4
Yaleláih yìh
Definition
Etiquette, manners, or socially accepted standards of polite behavior.
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How it's used
Refers to formal or socially expected standards of behavior rather than simple politeness. It is often used in professional or traditional contexts, such as business settings or formal dining. While it implies good manners, it specifically points to the established rules or protocols governing social interactions.
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Do you know how table etiquette works?
He is very attentive to etiquette and always greets elders.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe basic kindness or friendliness, as it specifically refers to structured social codes. Using it for casual interactions can make you sound overly stiff or formal.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
