回礼

回禮
huílǐ
verb #25,560

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 2
Shōudào biérén de lǐwù hòu yào jìde huílǐ.
Remember to return a gift after receiving one from someone.
HSK 7-9
Tāmen jiéhūn shí shōudào hěnduō lǐwù, hūnhòu yě gěi bīnkè huílǐ le.
They received many gifts at their wedding and also gave return gifts to the guests afterward.

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

huí