formality meaning in Chinese

• n.
  1.拘泥形式，拘谨。
  2.礼节，俗套。
  3.〔pl.〕正式手续。
  +More...Phrases
  trivial formalities 烦琐的礼节。 go through [check in] formalities 办理(飞机等)的乘坐手续。 without formality 不拘形式地。

• be a mere formality:    徒有形式
• clearance formality:    报关验关手续
• comply with a formality:    表示严格的遵循还有; 履行手续

Examples

1. Well , is that all for customs formalities ?
   请问海关的手续办完了吗？
2. Let us dispense with formalities .
   我们别讲客套（免除礼节，节省手续）。
3. Trivial formalities have been done away with .
   繁琐礼节都取消了。
4. Trivial formalities have been done away with .
   废除烦琐的礼节。
5. This is simply a question of formalities .
   这只是手续问题。