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不用客气
bùyòng kèqì
You're welcome
不用客气，这是应该的。
You're welcome, it's what I should do.
informal
A polite response to someone thanking you, similar to 'You're welcome' or 'No problem' in English.
谢谢你帮我。不用客气，这是小事。
Thank you for helping me. You're welcome, it's nothing.
你付钱了？不用客气，下次我请你。
You paid? No problem, I'll treat you next time.
This phrase is commonly used in casual conversations to respond to thanks. It can also be used to downplay someone's gratitude.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Politeness in Chinese
Chinese culture values humility and modesty. Using '不用客气' shows that you don't want the other person to feel indebted to you.
Gold Rule
Response to Thanks
'不用客气' is the most common response to '谢谢' (thank you). It's polite but casual, suitable for friends and acquaintances.
Word Origin
The phrase combines '不用' (don't need) and '客气' (polite/formal), literally meaning 'no need to be polite'.
Usage Notes
This phrase is very common in daily conversations. It can be used to respond to thanks or to reassure someone that no formalities are needed.
Word Breakdown
不用
don't need
phrase客气
polite/formal
adjective汉英词典