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礼尚往来

禮尚往來
lǐ shàng wǎng láiHSK 7

礼尚往来 (lǐ shàng wǎng lái) is an HSK 7 Chinese word with 1 definition and 2 bilingual examples.

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Definitions & Usage

Meanings and examples

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  1. Englishreciprocity; to return courtesy for courtesy (lit. courtesy calls for give-and-take)

    • EX
      朋友之间应该礼尚往来，不能总是单方面接受别人的好处。

      Friendships should involve give-and-take; you shouldn't always be the one receiving benefits from others.

    • EX
      邻里之间送点自家种的菜，这也是一种礼尚往来。

      Neighbours exchanging some home-grown vegetables is also a form of reciprocity.