礼尚往来乃是君子之道
“A gentleman always returns kindness.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
不行
“No way!”
礼尚往来乃是君子之道
“A gentleman always returns kindness.”
陆大侠稍候
“Master Lu, please wait a moment.”
“You cannot refuse this; it is basic honor and etiquette between gentlemen.”
Chinese interpersonal relationships place immense value on reciprocal courtesy; declining a return favor can be seen as denying a connection or relationship.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
courtesy demands reciprocity; give and take
A classical idiom commonly used when offering a gift, returning a favor, or expecting mutual courtesy.
the way of a noble person / gentleman
Used in formal or historical contexts to appeal to shared ethical and moral standards.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“You should reciprocate. If you don't go, I'll ask Little Zhao.”
“True grace lies in knowing when to advance or retreat.”
“The Great Tang esteems ritual and propriety,”
“As people say, tit for tat is only fair.”
“a gentleman is like unpolished jade.”
“This shall be a warning to all of you.”