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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.return a salute
连长敬了一个礼,参谋长又举手还礼。
The company commander saluted, and the chief of staff returned the salute.
我向他鞠躬还礼。
I acknowledged his politeness with a bow.
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- 2
v.send (somebody) a return gift; give a gift in return
在他生日那天,我准备还礼一个篮球。
On his birthday, I'm going to give him a basketball.
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Word usage
- Separable word"还" and "礼" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
团长向战士们还了礼。
The regimental commander returned the salute to the soldiers.
还完礼,他终于安心了。
After presenting a gift in return, he was finally relieved.
她还过礼了。
She had presented a gift in return.