return a salute or courtesy; return a gift
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to return a salute, bow, or other formal gesture of respect
formalCommon in military or formal social settings where courtesy is exchanged.
Jiāng将
jūn军
xiàng向
shì士
bīng兵
jìng敬
lǐ礼
，
shì士
bīng兵
lì立
jí即
huán还
lǐ礼
。
The general saluted the soldier, and the soldier immediately returned the salute.
Tā他
xiàng向
wǒ我
jū鞠
gōng躬
，
wǒ我
yě也
wēi微
xiào笑
zhe着
huán还
lǐ礼
。
He bowed to me, and I also smiled and returned the bow.
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Lián连
zhǎng长
jìng敬
le了
yī一
gè个
lǐ礼
，
cān参
móu谋
zhǎng长
yě也
jǔ举
shǒu手
huán还
lǐ礼
。
The company commander saluted, and the chief of staff also raised his hand to return the salute.
verb
to give a gift in return; to reciprocate with a present
neutralUsed in social contexts to maintain relationships and show gratitude.
Tā她
shēng生
rì日
shí时
wǒ我
sòng送
le了
huā花
，
wǒ我
guò过
shēng生
rì日
shí时
tā她
yě也
huán还
lǐ礼
le了
。
I sent her flowers on her birthday, and she returned the gift on my birthday.
Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
，
shōu收
dào到
guì贵
zhòng重
de的
lǐ礼
wù物
hòu后
yīng应
gāi该
shì适
dàng当
huán还
lǐ礼
。
According to tradition, one should appropriately return a gift after receiving an expensive one.
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Zhè这
fèn份
huán还
lǐ礼
shì是
wèi为
le了
dá答
xiè谢
nǐ你
shàng上
cì次
de的
bāng帮
zhù助
。
This return gift is to thank you for your help last time.