How to Say ‘A small token of appreciation’ in Simplified Chinese
一点心意
yì diǎn xīn yì
[ee-dyen xīnyì]
🇨🇳 In China: This is the classic modest phrase for handing over a gift. It plays down the present and stresses your goodwill instead, which is exactly what's expected when giving to elders.
Phrase Breakdown
一点
yì diǎn
[ee-dyen]
a little; a bit
Adds softness by meaning 'a little' or 'a bit' in degree or time.
我们晚一点再联系吧。
Let’s contact each other a bit later.
心意
xīn yì
[xīnyì]
kind thought; token of regard
Goodwill or feelings behind a gift.
这是我的心意。
This is a token of my appreciation.
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