Meaning
举止 refers to a person's outward manner, comportment, or the way they conduct themselves physically and socially. It encompasses gestures, movements, posture, and overall demeanor. This word is often used when evaluating someone's refinement, propriety, or social grace.
Usage
举止 is commonly used in formal or evaluative contexts to describe how someone carries themselves. It often appears with adjectives like 优雅 (elegant), 得体 (appropriate), or 粗鲁 (crude). Native speakers use it when assessing social behavior, especially in professional or formal settings.
Examples
- 01她的举止优雅大方，给人留下了深刻的印象。, .Her elegant and poised manner left a deep impression on people.
- 02在正式场合，我们要注意自己的举止是否得体。, .In formal settings, we need to pay attention to whether our behavior is appropriate.
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Common collocations
- 举止优雅elegant manner
- 举止得体appropriate behavior
- 举止大方poised manner
- 举止粗鲁crude behavior
Origin
举 originally meant 'to lift' and 止 meant 'foot' in ancient Chinese. Together, 举止 literally suggests 'raising and stopping' or 'movement and stillness,' referring to all aspects of physical comportment and behavior.