小惠 (xiǎo huì) — petty favors
Definition
小惠 refers to small, often self-interested favors used to gain goodwill or influence — usually with a slightly negative tone. It implies a transactional motive, unlike a genuine kind gesture.
noun
petty favors
Examples
- 小惠。Tā jīng cháng yòng xiǎo huì lái lā lǒng tóng shì.He often uses petty favors to win over colleagues.
- 小惠，。Zhè zhǒng xiǎo huì suī rán xiǎo, dàn néng ràng rén gǎn dào wēn nuǎn.This kind of petty favor, though small, can make people feel warmth.
- 小惠。Bú yào yīn wèi yì diǎn xiǎo huì jiù shī qù yuán zé.Don't lose your principles over a small favor.
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