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以德报德
yǐ​dé​bào​dé

one good turn deserves another

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 以 yǐ preposition
    by means of
    to use; by means of; with; using the tool or method introduced
  2. 德 dé
    kindness
    favor; kindness; grace or a benefit bestowed upon someone
  3. 报 報 bào nounverb
    to repay
    to repay; to recompense; to requite (a favor, kindness, etc.)
  4. 德 dé
    kindness
    favor; kindness; grace or a benefit bestowed upon someone