礼乐崩坏 — “The collapse of social order and ethical norms”
礼乐崩坏 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the collapse of social order and ethical norms”. A state of moral decay and widespread social instability resulting from the disintegration of traditional rites and cultural institutions. Literally, “Rites and music collapse”.
礼乐崩坏 Pronunciation and Pinyin
礼乐崩坏 Character Breakdown
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Synonyms of 礼乐崩坏
More idioms starting with 礼
- lǐ礼bù不qīn亲shòu授Etiquette forbids direct physical exchange between sexes
- lǐ礼wéi为qíng情mào貌Etiquette reflects inner feelings
- 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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Open the tool →Questions about 礼乐崩坏
What does 礼乐崩坏 mean?
礼乐崩坏 (lǐ yuè bēng huài) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “the collapse of social order and ethical norms”.
How do you pronounce 礼乐崩坏?
礼乐崩坏 is pronounced lǐ yuè bēng huài in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 礼乐崩坏 literally mean?
Literally, 礼乐崩坏 means “Rites and music collapse”. It is used to mean “the collapse of social order and ethical norms”.
What is the Chinese definition of 礼乐崩坏?
礼：社会道德、行为的规范；乐：教化的规范；崩：败坏。形容社会纲纪紊乱，动荡不安