return a salute; acknowledge a greeting
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to return a salute or courtesy; to acknowledge a greeting or gesture
formalUsed in formal, ceremonial, or traditional contexts when responding to a bow, greeting, or gift. Implies a reciprocal exchange of respect.
Shì士
bīng兵
xiàng向
jiāng将
jūn军
jìng敬
lǐ礼
，
jiāng将
jūn军
diǎn点
tóu头
dá答
lǐ礼
。
The soldier saluted the general, and the general nodded in acknowledgment.
Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
，
wǎn晚
bèi辈
xiàng向
zhǎng长
bèi辈
bài拜
nián年
hòu后
，
zhǎng长
bèi辈
yào要
gěi给
hóng红
bāo包
dá答
lǐ礼
。
According to tradition, after the younger generation pays New Year respects to their elders, the elders give red envelopes in return.
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Tā他
gǒng拱
shǒu手
zuò作
yī揖
，
duì对
fāng方
wēi微
xiào笑
dá答
lǐ礼
。
He cupped his hands and bowed, and the other party smiled and returned the courtesy.