不客气
you're welcome不用客气,这是我的荣幸。
You're welcome, it's my honor.
A polite response to 'thank you', meaning 'no need to thank me' or 'it's my pleasure'.
谢谢你帮我。不客气,这是应该的。
Thank you for helping me. You're welcome, it's what I should do.
This phrase is commonly used in casual and formal settings to respond to expressions of gratitude.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
This phrase is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it is more common in casual conversations.
Gold Rule
Politeness
While '不客气' is a polite response, it is not as formal as '不敢当' (not worthy of such praise).
Word Origin
Composed of '不' (not) and '客气' (polite/formal), literally meaning 'not formal' or 'no need to be formal'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is a standard response to 'thank you' in Chinese, similar to 'you're welcome' in English. It can also be used to encourage someone to be more relaxed or informal.