Definition
施礼 is a formal verb meaning 'to salute' or 'to make a respectful bow,' often with hands clasped in front (作揖). It is a separable verb (离合词): 施 carries the action, and 礼 is the object that can be separated by measure words or other elements, as in 施了一个礼 ('made one salute'). This term is used in traditional or formal contexts.
v.o.
to salute (with a traditional gesture)
Examples
- ，施礼。Tā jiàn dào zhǎngbèi, liánmáng shī lǐ.When he saw his elder, he quickly saluted.
- ，施礼。Zài gǔdài, rénmen jiàn miàn shí yào shī lǐ.In ancient times, people would salute when meeting.
- 。Tā xiàng kèrén shī le yí gè lǐ.He made a salute to the guest.
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