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Korean
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 禮儀.
Pronunciation
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| Revised Romanization? | yeui |
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| Revised Romanization (translit.)? | yeui |
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| McCune–Reischauer? | yeŭi |
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| Yale Romanization? | yey.uy |
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Noun
예의 • (yeui) (hanja 禮儀)
- manners; etiquette; politeness
걔는 예의가 없어.- gyae-neun yeuiga eopseo.
- He has no manners.
Usage notes
- 예의 typically refers to the respectful attitude behind good manners, whereas the similar word 예절 (禮節, yejeol) is more closely associated with the actual rules and norms of etiquette.