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At a traditional Chinese dinner, understanding the 礼仪 (etiquette | lǐyí) of dining is crucial. The 主人 (host | zhǔrén) carefully arranges 座位 (seating | zuòwèi) in a specific 顺序 (order | shùnxù), showing respect and honor to the 客人 (guests | kèrén).
Proper 使用 (use | shǐyòng) of 筷子 (chopsticks | kuàizi) and 碗 (bowls | wǎn) is essential. It is customary to 等待 (wait | děngdài) for the host to 开始 (start | kāishǐ) the meal. 敬酒 (toasting | jìngjiǔ) is a common practice where everyone expresses 感谢 (thanks | gǎnxiè) and 尊重 (respect | zūnzhòng) by sharing 饮品 (drinks | yǐnpǐn). Sharing food is a sign of 社区 (community | shèqū) and 热情 (warmth | rèqíng), embodying the spirit of hospitality and 礼貌 (courtesy | lǐmào) in Chinese culture.
