lai5 lok6禮樂礼乐

Jyutpinglai5 lok6

Yaleláih lohk

Definition

Ritual and music; ritual music.

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How it's used

Refers to the foundational social and moral order in Confucian philosophy, encompassing both ceremonial rites and refined musical performance. While it appears in academic or historical discussions, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless referencing traditional culture or specific classical performances. It carries a formal and scholarly weight that distinguishes it from modern entertainment or casual music.

Examples

gu2古doi6代hou2好zung6重si6視lai5禮lok6樂zai3制dou6度。

Ancient times placed great importance on the system of ritual and music.

le1呢tou3套lai5禮lok6樂hai6係mai6咪hou2好naan4難hok6學㗎？

Is this set of ritual music difficult to learn?

Common phrases

lai5禮lok6樂zai3制dou6度

system of ritual and music

lai5禮lok6樂gaau3教faa3化

civilizing influence of ritual and music

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general term for music or entertainment, but it specifically denotes the classical, structured rituals of ancient Chinese society. Do not use it to describe modern pop music or casual social gatherings.