Chinese Conversation · Level 32
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Chinese word
回赠
Pronunciation
Pinyinhuí zèng
Meaning
- verbgive in return
Example
他生日时回赠我一件小礼物。tā shēng rì shí huí zèng wǒ yí jiàn xiǎo lǐ wù
On his birthday, he gave me a small gift in return.
More examples
收到礼物后，我常常回赠一件小礼物。shōu dào lǐ wù hòu wǒ cháng cháng huí zèng yí jiàn xiǎo lǐ wù
After receiving a gift, I often give a small gift in return.
Core concept
A courteous response completes a circle of giving between two people.
Common phrases
回赠礼物huí zèng lǐ wù
give a gift in return
互相回赠礼物hù xiāng huí zèng lǐ wù
give each other gifts in return
Similar words
回礼huí lǐ: Return a gift or offer polite words in response to a gift or courtesy.
回报huí bào: Repay received help or kindness through an action or words.
报答bào dá: Show gratitude for kindness or a favor through actions or words.
酬谢chóu xiè: Offer money, goods, or words to thank someone for help or a favor.
Definition in Chinese
对收到的礼物或帮助，通过赠送礼品、请客等方式作出回应，以表示礼貌或谢意。duì shōu dào de lǐ wù huò bāng zhù tōng guò zèng sòng lí pǐn qǐng kè děng fāng shì zuò chū huí yìng yǐ biǎo shì lǐ mào huò xiè yì
Word origin
回赠 (huízèng, "give in return") joins 回 (huí, "return") and 赠 (zèng, "give as a gift"), making the word's structure point to giving something back after receiving something.
Usage tips
- English often separates a returned favor from a returned present, while this Chinese verb can describe both a material gift and a considerate act such as hosting a meal.
Other meanings
- return the favorverb