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礼尚往来 Return Politeness Lǐ Shàng Wǎnglái Lit Proper

Chinese 礼尚往来
Pinyin lǐ shàng wǎnglái
English lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom)/fig. to return politeness for politeness
Part idiom
Source HSK6
Ranking 44409
Example Chinese 既然你这么诚实 我也礼尚往来好了
Example English All right,you were honest,so I'll return the favor.
Example Pinyin jìrán nǐ zhème chéngshí wǒ yě lǐshàngwǎnglái hǎo le
Example Source TV - Chicago Fire - S03E02_0.01.56

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