不必客气

bù bì kè qì

you're welcome

不用客气，这是应该的。

You're welcome, it's my duty.

informal

A polite response to thanks, meaning 'you're welcome' or 'no need to be so polite'.

谢谢你的帮助！不用客气，这是小事一桩。

Thank you for your help! You're welcome, it's nothing.

This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to respond to expressions of gratitude.

Collocations

不用客气you're welcome不客气no need to be so polite

Synonyms

不用谢不客气

Related Phrases

不用谢phrase

you're welcome

不客气phrase

no need to be so polite

Pro Tip

Politeness in Chinese

Chinese culture values humility, so phrases like 不必客气 are used to show modesty and downplay one's own actions.

Word Origin

Composed of 不必 (not necessary) and 客气 (polite), literally meaning 'no need to be so polite'.

Usage Notes

This phrase is a standard way to respond to thanks in Chinese, similar to 'you're welcome' in English. It can also be used to downplay someone's gratitude.

Word Breakdown

不必

not necessary

phrase

客气

polite

adjective

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