lǐ​bó​qíng​yì​zhòng

it's the thought that counts

Senses

礼薄情意重/ 禮薄情意重 lǐ​bó​qíng​yì​zhòng it's the thought that counts

the gift is small but the sentiment is deep; used to express that the intent behind a gift is more important than its material value

References

variant 礼轻人意重/禮輕人意重 礼薄情意重/禮薄情意重