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Pronunciation Northern /leʔe˧˥/ Central /le˧˩˨/ Southern /le˨˩˦/
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ceremony
Noun
ceremony

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ceremony

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
ceremony; festival Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A formal religious or public occasion, often celebrated as a festival or a holiday.

vi Mọi người đang chuẩn bị cho ngày lễ hội của làng.

en Everyone is preparing for the village festival day.

etiquette

Noun · 1 senses
Sense 1 Noun
etiquette; manners Greetings & Basic ExchangesTheme

The customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular group.

vi Anh ấy là một người rất hiểu biết về lễ tiết trong giao tiếp.

en He is someone who knows a lot about etiquette in social interaction.

offering

Noun · 2 senses
Sense 1 Noun
offering Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

A thing offered, especially as a gift or a contribution to a religious deity.

vi Họ đã đặt lễ vật lên bàn thờ để cúng bái.

en They placed the offering on the altar for worship.

Sense 2 Noun
bribe Work & MoneyTheme Politics, Law, Institutions & SafetyTheme

Money or any other valuable consideration given to someone to influence their actions dishonestly.

vi Ông ta bị cáo buộc đã nhận tiền lễ từ đối tác.

en He was accused of taking a bribe from the partner.

worship

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to kowtow; worship Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

To show deep respect or adoration for a deity or person through specific physical acts.

vi Bà tôi đi lễ chùa vào mỗi ngày rằm.

en My grandmother goes to worship at the temple every full moon day.

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