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别客气
bié kèqi
you're welcome
不用谢，别客气。
No need to thank me, you're welcome.
informal
A polite response to thanks, similar to 'you're welcome' or 'don't mention it' in English. It conveys humility and discourages excessive politeness.
谢谢你帮我！别客气，应该的。
Thanks for helping me! You're welcome, it's my pleasure.
你太客气了，别客气。
You're too polite, don't be so formal.
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to show humility and discourage overly formal expressions of gratitude.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness in Chinese
Chinese culture values humility, so phrases like 别客气 are used to show modesty and discourage excessive politeness.
Gold Rule
Response to Thanks
Use 别客气 when someone thanks you to show humility and discourage overly formal expressions of gratitude.
Word Origin
Composed of 别 (bié, 'don't') and 客气 (kèqi, 'polite'), literally meaning 'don't be polite.'
Usage Notes
This phrase is used to respond to thanks in a humble and modest way. It is common in everyday conversations and is often used to discourage excessive politeness.
Word Breakdown
别
don't
prefix客气
polite
root汉英词典