Chinese word
礼尚往来
lǐ shàng wǎng lái
lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom)
Traditional: 禮尚往來
Meaning
Definitions are in English.- lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom)
- fig. to return politeness for politeness
Characters in this word
礼lǐ5 strokescourtesy, manners, social customs尚shàng8 strokesstill, yet往wǎng8 strokesto go, to depart来lái7 strokesto arrive, to come, to return
Common words: 礼 · 尚 · 往 · 来
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