lǐ​jiào

social etiquette

lǐ​jiào social etiquette

  1. adjectivenoun
    etiquette
    courtesy; manners; politeness
  2. to instruct
    (bound form) to teach or educate; to guide or instruct

lǐ​jiào Confucian ethical code

  1. propriety
    (historical/literary) the code of conduct, ethics, and social norms of traditional Chinese society
  2. precepts
    (bound form) rules of conduct; etiquette; social standards