不必客气
bù bì kè qìphrase★Intermediate💡 you're welcome
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.
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💡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汉英词典