让礼一寸，得礼一尺 — “Yield an inch in courtesy, gain a foot in deference”
让礼一寸，得礼一尺 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a small concession in politeness or courtesy can lead to significant benefits or greater respect in return; giving a little yields much more”. Literally, “Yield an inch in courtesy, gain a foot in deference”.
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What does 让礼一寸，得礼一尺 mean?
让礼一寸，得礼一尺 (ràng lǐ yī cùn ， dé lǐ yī chǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a small concession in politeness or courtesy can lead to significant benefits or greater respect in return; giving a little yields much more”.
How do you pronounce 让礼一寸，得礼一尺?
让礼一寸，得礼一尺 is pronounced ràng lǐ yī cùn ， dé lǐ yī chǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 让礼一寸，得礼一尺 literally mean?
Literally, 让礼一寸，得礼一尺 means “Yield an inch in courtesy, gain a foot in deference”. It is used to mean “a small concession in politeness or courtesy can lead to significant benefits or greater respect in return; giving a little yields much more”.
What is the Chinese definition of 让礼一寸，得礼一尺?
比喻以礼相让，事虽微而获益必大。