📜 原文 Original Text
「礼尚往来。往而不来，非礼也；来而不往，亦非礼也。」 ——《礼记·曲礼上》
— Book of Rites, Qu Li Shang
📖 释义 Annotation
「礼尚往来」出自《礼记》，是儒家礼治思想的重要原则。礼节重视相互往来——去了不回是非礼，来了不去也是非礼。这不是简单的交换算计，而是对人际关系中「互惠」原则的强调。儒家认为，健康的社会关系建立在相互尊重和对等付出的基础上。「礼」不是单方面的服从，而是双向的尊重。
'Reciprocity in propriety' from the Book of Rites. Going without returning is improper; receiving without reciprocating is also improper. This is not mere exchange but emphasizes the principle of reciprocity in human relationships. Healthy social relations are built on mutual respect and equal contribution.
💡 当代启示 Modern Application
人际关系需要双向付出。「礼尚往来」提醒我们：不要只索取不付出，也不要只付出不索取——健康的关系是平衡的。
Relationships require mutual contribution. 'Reciprocity in propriety' reminds us: don't only take or only give — healthy relationships are balanced.