Meaning of 失礼
失礼 means to breach etiquette; to violate social propriety; to fail to show proper respect; to be discourteous (often used as a self-deprecating apology). Pronounced shī lǐ.
- to breach etiquette; to violate social propriety
- to fail to show proper respect; to be discourteous (often used as a self-deprecating apology)
Definitions & Examples
Zài在
zhǎng长
bèi辈
miàn面
qián前
dà大
shēng声
xuān喧
huá哗
shì是
shī失
lǐ礼
de的
xíng行
wéi为
。
Shouting loudly in front of elders is impolite behavior.
Zhè这
yàng样
zuò做
tài太
shī失
lǐ礼
le了
，
kuài快
dào道
qiàn歉
。
This is too rude; apologize quickly.
Yàn宴
huì会
chí迟
dào到
shì是
jí极
wéi为
shī失
lǐ礼
de的
。
Arriving late to a banquet is extremely improper.