Definition
回礼 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to return a gift' or 'to reciprocate a salute' – a common social ritual in Chinese culture. You can split it into 回 + 礼 when adding a measure word or aspect marker: e.g., 回了一个礼 ('returned a gift'), 回个礼 ('present a return gift'). The person you send the gift to is introduced with 给: 给他回礼 ('return a gift to him').
v.o.
(v.o.) to give a return giftto reciprocate a gift or salute
Examples
- ，回礼。Guònián de shíhou, wǒmen gěi qīnqi men huí lǐ.During the New Year, we give return gifts to relatives.
- ，。Tā shōudào lǐwù hòu, mǎshàng huí le yí ge lǐ.After receiving the gift, he immediately returned one.
- ，回礼。Ànzhào xísú, jiéhūn shí bīnkè yào huí lǐ.According to custom, guests should give a return gift at a wedding.
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