太客气了
tài kèqi le
You're too polite
你太客气了，不用这么客气的。
You're too polite, you don't need to be so polite.
informal
An expression used to politely decline someone's kindness or to express that someone is being overly polite or considerate.
你太客气了，这点小事不算什么。
You're too polite, this little thing doesn't matter.
他太客气了，总是把最好的给别人。
He's too polite, always giving the best to others.
This phrase is often used to show humility or to gently refuse someone's offer.
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Pro Tip
Politeness in Chinese
In Chinese culture, politeness is highly valued, and this phrase is often used to show humility or to gently refuse someone's offer.
Word Origin
Combination of '太' (too), '客气' (polite), and '了' (particle indicating completion or change of state).
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in social interactions to express humility or to gently decline someone's kindness.
Word Breakdown
太
too
adverb客气
polite
adjective了
particle indicating completion or change of state
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