Chinese Proverb: 【来而不往非礼也】
Chinese Pinyin: lái ér bù wǎng fēi lǐ yě
Definition:
- It’s impolite not to reciprocate.
- Taking and not giving is not polite.
Note: This proverb emphasizes the importance of reciprocity and mutual exchange in social interactions, stating that it is a breach of etiquette to receive without giving in return.
Example Sentences:
- She invited us to her wedding, so we must host a dinner for her and her new husband soon; after all, it’s impolite not to reciprocate.
她邀请我们参加了她的婚礼，所以我们必须尽快回请她和新婚丈夫吃饭；毕竟，来而不往非礼也。 - Always accepting gifts without ever giving any in return shows that taking and not giving is not polite.
总是接受礼物而从不回赠，这表明了来而不往非礼也。
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