礼轻情意重 lǐqīngqíngyìzhòng it's the thought that counts Origin Definitions Defs Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents 千里送鹅毛，礼轻情意重 qiānlǐsòng'émáolǐqīngqíngyìzhòng it is the thought that counts literally meaning a goose feather sent from a thousand miles away, it describes a small or inexpensive gift that carries deep affection or sincere meaning.