回礼

回禮

huílǐ

verb #25,560

Meanings

1 to return a gift
2 to give a gift in return
3 to return a salute

Characters

to return; to go back

gift; ritual; etiquette

Examples

他们结婚时收到很多礼物，婚后也给宾客回礼了。

Tāmen jiéhūn shí shōudào hěn duō lǐwù, hūn hòu yě gěi bīnkè huílǐ le.

They received many gifts at their wedding and also gave return gifts to the guests afterward.

收到别人的礼物后要记得回礼。

Shōudào biérén de lǐwù hòu yào jìde huílǐ.

Remember to return a gift after receiving one from someone.

Tips

culture

回礼 is an important social custom in Chinese culture. When someone gives you a gift, especially at significant events like weddings or festivals, it is expected to reciprocate with a return gift of similar value.

Stroke Order

回 huí

礼 lǐ