回礼习惯 Gift-Giving Reciprocity huí lǐ xíguàn

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

老李：王先生，上次您送我的茶叶，真是好茶！我特别喜欢，谢谢您！
王先生：李先生客气了，喜欢就好。您也送了我这么好的字画，我很喜欢。
老李：哪里哪里，一点小意思。
王先生：不，这幅字画很有收藏价值，我得好好感谢您。您看，我准备了一点家乡特产回礼。
老李：这太破费了，王先生。
王先生：一点心意，不成敬意。

拼音

Lao Li：Wang xiānsheng，shàng cì nín sòng wǒ de chá yè，zhēnshi hǎo chá！Wǒ tèbié xǐhuan，xièxie nín！
Wang xiānsheng：Li xiānsheng kèqì le，xǐhuan jiù hǎo。Nín yě sòng le wǒ zhème hǎo de zì huà，wǒ hěn xǐhuan。
Lao Li：Nǎlǐ nǎlǐ，yì diǎn xiǎo yìsi。
Wang xiānsheng：Bù，zhè fú zì huà hěn yǒu shōucáng jiàzhí，wǒ děi hǎohǎo gǎnxiè nín。Nín kàn，wǒ zhǔnbèi le yì diǎn jiāxiang tèchǎn huílǐ。
Lao Li：Zhè tài pòfèi le，Wang xiānsheng。
Wang xiānsheng：Yì diǎn xīn yì，bù chéng jìng yì。

English

Mr. Li: Mr. Wang, the tea you gave me last time was truly excellent! I particularly enjoyed it, thank you!
Mr. Wang: Mr. Li, you're welcome. I'm glad you liked it. You also gave me such a nice painting, I really appreciate it.
Mr. Li: Oh, it was nothing.
Mr. Wang: No, this painting is quite valuable, I must thank you properly. You see, I've prepared a small gift from my hometown in return.
Mr. Li: That's too much, Mr. Wang.
Mr. Wang: Just a token of my appreciation.

Common Phrases

回礼

huí lǐ

Return gift

感谢

gǎnxiè

Thank you

一点心意

yì diǎn xīn yì

A small token of my appreciation

Cultural Background

中文

在中国，回礼是一种重要的社交礼仪，体现了礼尚往来的传统美德。回礼不必价值等同，但应体现心意。

正式场合回礼要慎重选择，力求大方得体。非正式场合则可以较为随意。

拼音

zài zhōngguó, huílǐ shì yī zhǒng zhòngyào de shèjiāo lǐyí, tiǎnxian le lǐ shàng wǎng lái de chuántǒng měidé.

zhèngshì chǎnghé huílǐ yào shènzhòng xuǎnzé, lìqiú dàfang détǐ。fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé zé kěyǐ jiào wéi suíyì。

English

In China, returning a gift is an important social custom, reflecting the traditional virtue of reciprocation. The return gift doesn't need to be of equal value, but it should show your appreciation.

In formal settings, choose a return gift carefully, ensuring it's generous and appropriate. In informal settings, you can be more casual.

Advanced Expressions

中文

承蒙厚爱，谨备薄礼，不成敬意。

感谢您的慷慨馈赠，略备薄礼，聊表心意。

这份礼物虽轻，但表达了我由衷的谢意。

拼音

chéng méng hòu ài，jǐn bèi báo lǐ，bù chéng jìng yì。

gǎnxiè nín de kāngkǎi kuì zèng，lüè bèi báo lǐ，liáo biǎo xīn yì。

zhè fèn lǐwù suī qīng，dàn biǎodá le wǒ yóuzhōng de xiè yì。

English

I'm deeply grateful for your generosity, and I humbly offer this small token of my appreciation.

This gift may be small, but it expresses my heartfelt thanks.

Please accept this small token of my gratitude for your thoughtful gift.

Cultural Taboos

中文

回礼切忌过于吝啬或过于铺张浪费，要根据实际情况和双方的关系选择合适的礼物。避免送与对方忌讳的物品，例如钟表、鞋等。

拼音

huílǐ qiè jì guòyú lìnsè huò guòyú pūzhāng làngfèi，yào gēnjù shíjì qíngkuàng hé shuāngfāng de guānxi xuǎnzé héshì de lǐwù。 bìmiǎn sòng yǔ duìfāng jìhuì de wùpǐn，lìrú zhōngbiǎo、xié děng。

English

When returning a gift, avoid being too stingy or extravagant. Choose a suitable gift based on the situation and relationship between the two parties. Avoid sending items that are considered taboo by the recipient, such as clocks or shoes.

Key Points

中文

回礼的时机、礼物的选择以及表达感谢的方式都非常重要。要注意场合和对象，根据对方的身份、年龄等因素选择合适的礼物。

拼音

huílǐ de shíjī、lǐwù de xuǎnzé yǐjí biǎodá gǎnxiè de fāngshì dōu fēicháng zhòngyào。yào zhùyì chǎnghé hé duìxiàng，gēnjù duìfāng de shēnfèn、niánlíng děng yīnsù xuǎnzé héshì de lǐwù。

English

The timing of the return gift, the choice of gift, and the way you express your gratitude are all very important. Pay attention to the occasion and recipient, and choose a suitable gift based on their status, age, and other factors.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习不同场合下的对话，例如正式场合和非正式场合。

与朋友或家人模拟练习，提高实际运用能力。

注意语气和措辞，力求自然流畅。

拼音

duō liànxí bùtóng chǎnghé xià de duìhuà，lìrú zhèngshì chǎnghé hé fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé。

yǔ péngyou huò jiārén mǒnǐ liànxí，tígāo shíjì yùnyòng nénglì。

zhùyì yǔqì hé cuòcí，lìqiú zìrán liúchàng。

English

Practice dialogues for different situations, such as formal and informal occasions.

Practice with friends or family to improve your ability to use it in real life.

Pay attention to your tone and wording to ensure natural and fluent conversations.