lễ tiết
Definition
- 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.)