empty formality; mere courtesy
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
empty formality; mere courtesy; superficial etiquette
formalRefers to social rituals or displays of politeness that lack genuine sincerity, often performed merely out of social obligation.
Tā他
tǎo讨
yàn厌
zhè这
xiē些
xū虚
lǐ礼
，
xǐ喜
huān欢
zhí直
lái来
zhí直
qù去
。
He hates these empty formalities and prefers to be straightforward.
Zán咱
men们
shì是
lǎo老
péng朋
yǒu友
，
bù不
bì必
jū拘
xū虚
lǐ礼
。
We're old friends, so there's no need to stand on ceremony.
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Zhè这
xiē些
xū虚
lǐ礼
jiù就
miǎn免
le了
ba吧
，
hái还
shì是
tán谈
zhèng正
shì事
yào要
jǐn紧
。
Let's skip these empty courtesies and get down to business.