关中地区的礼物交换从模式上看，主要发生在亲戚和乡党之间；

From a viewpoint of the mode, gift-exchange in Guanzhong area, the middle part of Shaanxi Province, mainly occurs between relatives and villagers.

乡饮酒礼、乡射礼是周代乡党间经常性的礼乐活动，具有丰富的艺术蕴含，其仪式具有早期戏剧的特征，诗乐在乡党礼典中处于核心地位。

The ceremonies of drinking and archery were regular local activities rich in artistic content, with rituals which show the characteristics of early drama.

印度官差们经常抓不住那些投石党，暴怒之下，将附近的乡党一并株连，在不公的情况下以同谋问罪。

Enraged officers usually fail to catch stone-lobbers, so lash out instead at families and residents nearby, accusing them, usually unfairly, of collusion.

该项制度的产生，主要是受中国古代社会注重维护宗法家族利益精神的影响，也与维护乡党利益、处理相邻关系及其些赋役征发的法例和习惯等因素有关。

The origin of this system was affected by the spirit of focusing on consolidating the clan family interest, dealing with the neighborhood relationship, and levying some taxes.