Word: 禮尚往來 (lǐshàngwǎnglái)

禮尚往來 is how 礼尚往来 is written in traditional characters. These are the example sentences on the site that use it, written the same way.

Simplified: 礼尚往来

禮尚往來 dictionary entry

lǐshàngwǎnglái: lit. proper behavior is based on reciprocity (idiom); fig. to return politeness for politeness

Full dictionary entry for 禮尚往來

Example sentences using 禮尚往來

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中國人講究禮尚往來。

Zhōngguórén jiǎngjiu lǐshàngwǎnglái.

Chinese people place importance on reciprocity in courtesy.
禮尚往來，下次我請你。

Lǐshàngwǎnglái, xiàcì wǒ qǐng nǐ.

One good turn deserves another, so next time it's my treat.