giữ lễ
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Definition
Verb phrase: - To observe etiquette; to follow proper decorum: To consciously and respectfully adhere to the established rules of polite behavior, social customs, or traditional rites in a given situation.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Trong buổi lễ trang trọng, mọi người đều phải giữ lễ. (In the solemn ceremony, everyone must observe proper etiquette.)
- Anh ấy là người rất biết giữ lễ với bề trên. (He is a person who knows how to show due respect to his elders.)
- Dù bất đồng quan điểm, họ vẫn giữ lễ với nhau. (Despite their differing opinions, they still maintained decorum with each other.)
Advanced Usage
- This phrase emphasizes a conscious, often formal, adherence to social or hierarchical norms. It implies a sense of duty, respect, and propriety, often in contexts involving tradition, ceremony, or relationships with elders/superiors.
- It can describe both outward behavior and an inward attitude of respect.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ độ (n): Politeness, good manners.
- Cậu bé ấy rất có lễ độ. (That boy is very polite.)
- Lễ phép (adj): Polite, well-mannered (often used for children/younger people).
- Đứa trẻ lễ phép chào hỏi mọi người. (The well-mannered child greeted everyone.)
- Lễ nghi (n): Rites, ceremonial procedures.
- Các lễ nghi truyền thống được thực hiện cẩn thận. (The traditional rites were performed carefully.)
Synonyms
- Giữ phép lịch sự: To observe politeness.
- Tuân thủ nghi thức: To comply with formalities/rituals.
- Tôn trọng nghi lễ: To respect ceremonies/protocol.
Related Idioms
- Trên kính dưới nhường: (Lit: Respect those above, yield to those below) To show respect to elders and be considerate to juniors; a key principle behind the concept of .
- Gia đình ấy sống theo đạo trên kính dưới nhường. (That family lives by the principle of showing respect to elders and consideration to juniors.)
- Observe etiquette