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lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom) · fig. to return politeness for politeness

礼尚往来
lǐ shàng wǎng lái
Idiom
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
(idiom) mutual exchange of assistance; to benefit from each other's strengths and make up each other's shortfalls; to reciprocate with material assistance; to scratch each other's back互通有无hù tōng yǒu wúto treat sb with due respect (idiom)以礼相待yǐ lǐ xiāng dàitoss a peach, get back a plum (idiom); to return a favor · to exchange gifts · Scratch my back, and I'll scratch yours.投桃报李tóu táo bào lǐ
Antonyms
one's own wishful thinking一厢情愿yī xiāng qíng yuàn
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