失仪 (失儀)

shī yí

Verb

Meaning

1

breach of etiquette

2

bad manners

3

impropriety

Explanation

Behaving in a way that violates etiquette. It refers to a lack of manners, especially in formal settings or ceremonies.

Antonyms

得体 合礼

Easily confused

Etymology

From "失" (to lose) + "仪" (etiquette, ceremony).

Memory tips

Remember it literally from the characters: "失" (to lose) + "仪" (etiquette/decorum) = to lose one's manners.

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