投木报琼 — “To reciprocate kindness or deep affection”
投木报琼 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reciprocate kindness or deep affection”. To return a favor with something precious, symbolizing a heartfelt return for a thoughtful gesture. Literally, “throw wood, return jade”.
投木报琼 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 投木报琼 mean?
投木报琼 (tóu mù bào qióng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to reciprocate kindness or deep affection”.
How do you pronounce 投木报琼?
投木报琼 is pronounced tóu mù bào qióng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 投木报琼 literally mean?
Literally, 投木报琼 means “throw wood, return jade”. It is used to mean “to reciprocate kindness or deep affection”.
What is the Chinese definition of 投木报琼?
原指男女相爱互赠礼品。后用以指报答他人对待自己的深情厚谊。