Chinese phrase
礼轻情意重 lǐ qīng qíng yì zhòng
Meaning
It's the thought that counts
When to use it
The value of a gift lies in the thought behind it. It is used when offering a modest gift to show that sincere feeling matters more than price.
Example dialogue
小礼物，礼轻情意重，请您笑纳。 xiǎo lǐ wù lǐ qīng qíng yì zhòng qǐng nín xiào nà
It's a small gift, but it's the thought that counts. Please accept it.
太客气了，能收到就很高兴，谢谢您。 tài kè qì le néng shōu dào jiù hěn gāo xìng xiè xiè nín
You're too kind. I'm very happy to receive it. Thank you.