reciprocate a gift; give a gift in return
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to give a gift in return; to reciprocate a present
This action is often driven by social etiquette, mutual respect, or the principle of reciprocity, and is common in various social and business contexts.
Péng朋
you友
sòng送
wǒ我
shēng生
rì日
lǐ礼
wù物
，
wǒ我
dǎ打
suàn算
huí回
zèng赠
tā他
yī一
běn本
shū书
。
My friend gave me a birthday present, and I plan to give him a book in return.
Wèi为
le了
biǎo表
shì示
gǎn感
xiè谢
，
tā她
huí回
zèng赠
le了
kè客
ren人
yī一
hé盒
chá茶
yè叶
。
To show her gratitude, she reciprocated by giving the guest a box of tea.
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Shāng商
yè业
huǒ伙
bàn伴
sòng送
lái来
le了
jié节
rì日
guǒ果
lán篮
，
wǒ我
men们
hěn很
kuài快
huì会
huí回
zèng赠
xiāng相
yìng应
de的
lǐ礼
wù物
。
Our business partner sent a holiday fruit basket, and we will soon reciprocate with a suitable gift.
Tā他
huí回
zèng赠
wǒ我
yī一
shù束
xiān鲜
huā花
，
dá答
xiè谢
wǒ我
zhī之
qián前
de的
bāng帮
zhù助
。
He gave me a bouquet of flowers in return, thanking me for my previous help.