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礼为情貌
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礼为情貌

礼为情貌 — “One's manners”

礼为情貌 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's manners”. Etiquette, and outward demeanor are a reflection of their inner feelings and intentions. It suggests that external behavior manifests one's internal state. Literally, “Courtesy is the manifestation of emotion/feeling”.

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礼为情貌 Pronunciation and Pinyin

礼为情貌 Character Breakdown

Stroke Order
CharacterPinyinStrokesMeaning
礼
lǐ6ritual, courtesy, gift
为
wéi4to be or to do
情
qíng11emotions, feelings, love
貌
mào14appearance or looks

Example Sentence with 礼为情貌

他的举止文雅,谈吐得体,正是礼为情貌的体现,让人感受到他内心的真诚和尊重。
His elegant demeanor and appropriate speech perfectly embody the principle that courtesy reflects inner feelings, allowing people to sense his sincerity and respect.

Idioms Related to 礼为情貌

More idioms starting with 礼

  • lǐ礼bù不qīn亲shòu授Etiquette forbids direct physical exchange between sexes
  • lǐ礼yì义lián廉chǐ耻propriety, righteousness, integrity, and shame
  • lǐ礼zhī之yòng用,,hé和wèi为guì贵Harmony is paramount in the use of rites
  • lǐ礼yuè乐bēng崩huài坏social order and ethical norms collapse
  • lǐ礼yí仪zhī之bāng邦Land of rites and courtesy
  • lǐ礼xiān先yī一fàn饭Slightly senior in etiquette or first to show courtesy
  • lǐ礼xiān先yī壹fàn饭be slightly more senior in etiquette
  • lǐ礼huài坏yuè乐bēng崩Social order collapses, moral principles lost
  • lǐ礼huài坏lè乐quē缺social order and morality in disarray
  • lǐ礼shì士qīn亲xián贤respect scholars and cherish the virtuous
  • lǐ礼duō多rén人bù不guài怪Excessive politeness does no harm
  • lǐ礼shē奢níng宁jiǎn俭Better frugal than extravagant in rituals

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Questions about 礼为情貌

What does 礼为情貌 mean?

礼为情貌 (lǐ wéi qíng mào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “One's manners”.

How do you pronounce 礼为情貌?

礼为情貌 is pronounced lǐ wéi qíng mào in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 礼为情貌 literally mean?

Literally, 礼为情貌 means “Courtesy is the manifestation of emotion/feeling”. It is used to mean “One's manners”.

What is the Chinese definition of 礼为情貌?

意谓一个人的礼仪容止为内心的显现。情,情意;貌,容仪。貌和情互为表里。

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