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礼尚往来

phrase cultural phrases

LanguageChinese (China)

Meaning
  1. Courtesy demands reciprocity
Examples

我们要懂得礼尚往来。

We should understand that courtesy demands reciprocity.

朋友之间也需要礼尚往来。

Courtesy also demands reciprocity between friends.

Registerformal

Usage noteThis is often used to explain why people feel obliged to return a favor or gift.

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