礼义 lǐyì propriety and righteousness Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents lǐyì propriety and righteousness 礼 禮 lǐ propriety (historical/literary) the code of conduct, ethics, and social norms of traditional Chinese society义 義 yì noun justice (bound form) justice; righteousness; upright behaviorlǐyì etiquette 礼 禮 lǐ noun rite ceremony; rite; ritual; formality义 義 yì noun justice (bound form) justice; righteousness; upright behavior