礼尚往来

lǐshàngwǎnglái

reciprocity of courtesy; returning politeness for politeness

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

lǐshàngwǎnglái

中国人讲究礼尚往来，别人送了你礼物，你也得回礼。

Zhōngguó rén jiǎngjiu lǐshàngwǎnglái, biéren sòng le nǐ lǐwù, nǐ yě děi huí lǐ.

Chinese people value reciprocity of courtesy: if someone gives you a gift, you should return one.

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