Word: 礼尚往来 (lǐshàngwǎnglái) Traditional: 禮尚往來 礼尚往来 dictionary entry lǐshàngwǎnglái lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom); fig. to return politeness for politeness Full dictionary entry for 礼尚往来 Example sentences using 礼尚往来 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 中国人讲究礼尚往来。 Zhōngguórén jiǎngjiu lǐshàngwǎnglái. Chinese people place importance on reciprocity in courtesy. 礼尚往来，下次我请你。 Lǐshàngwǎnglái, xiàcì wǒ qǐng nǐ. One good turn deserves another, so next time it's my treat.