失礼 shīlǐ to act discourteously
to act discourteously; forgive me (for my impropriety)
How to remember 失礼: 失 to lose + 礼 gift = to act discourteously.
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How it is used
- To be discourteous / commit a breach of manners - 失礼了 (shīlǐ le) forgive my rudeness; 这样做很失礼 (zhèyàng zuò hěn shīlǐ) that's bad manners.
- Often a polite self-deprecating apology for one's own impropriety. Somewhat formal/courteous.
Example sentences
- 不要失礼。 Búyào shīlǐ.Don't be rude.