Definition

1. Noun:
   • Rites and rituals; ceremonial etiquette: The formal rules and procedures governing polite behavior, especially during ceremonies, festivals, or formal occasions. It emphasizes adherence to traditional customs and decorum.
   • Festival day; holiday: A day designated for celebration or commemoration, often involving specific rituals or ceremonies.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Mỗi dân tộc đều có lễ tiết riêng. (Each ethnic group has its own rites and rituals.)
  • Mọi người phải giữ lễ tiết trong đám cưới. (Everyone must observe proper etiquette at the wedding.)
  • Tết Nguyên Đán là một lễ tiết quan trọng. (Lunar New Year is an important festival day.)

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a formal and traditional connotation, referring to the established, correct way of conducting ceremonies or showing respect within a cultural or social framework.

Variants and Related Words

• Lễ nghi (n): Ceremonies; rites. A close synonym focusing on ceremonial forms.
• Nghi lễ (n): Rituals; ceremonial practices.
• Lễ hội (n): Festival; a festive celebration often encompassing various .

Synonyms

• Etiquette: The customary code of polite behavior.
• Protocol: The official procedure or system of rules.
• Ceremony: A formal religious or public occasion, typically following a set of rituals.

Related Idioms

• Giữ lễ tiết: To observe/keep the proper rites and etiquette; to behave with proper decorum.
  • Con cháu phải biết giữ lễ tiết với ông bà. (Children and grandchildren must know how to observe proper etiquette with their grandparents.)