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lịch sự

Pronunciation Northern /lḭ̈ʔk˨˩ sɨ̰ʔ˨˩/ Central /lḭ̈t˨˨ ʂɨ̰˨˨/ Southern /lɨt˨˩˨ ʂɨ˨˩˨/
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polite
Adjective
polite
2 senses 2 Components
Meaning
2 senses
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Adjective

Sense 1 Adjective
polite Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people and social rules.

vi Anh ấy là một người rất lịch sự.

en He is a very polite person.

Adverb

Sense 2 Adverb
politely

In a way that is respectful and considerate of other people and follows good social manners.

vi Cô ấy trả lời câu hỏi một cách lịch sự.

en She answered the question politely.

Parts
lịch / sự
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Similar
lịch sử / polite / polite
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Use
bất lịch sự / du lịch / lịch trình / lí lịch …
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