small token of appreciation; trivial matter; no big deal
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
a modest token of one's regard; small gift (humble formula used when giving a present or treating guests)
A polite formula used when giving gifts or treating guests to indicate that the gift is modest but heartfelt. Often accompanied by 不成敬意.
This is just a small token of my appreciation; I'm giving it to you as a keepsake.
This is just a trifling token of my esteem; please accept it.
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When visiting relatives during New Year, you always have to bring some small gifts.
noun
trivial matter; no big deal; easy task
informalUsed to downplay the difficulty or significance of a problem, task, or challenge. Often implies that the speaker is confident it can be handled easily.
This little malfunction? No big deal—it'll be fixed in a moment.
Run ten kilometers? No big deal—I run that all the time.
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This difficulty is nothing to him.
This problem is a piece of cake—I finished it in two minutes.