How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Simplified Chinese
不客气
💬 Usage Tip: The phrase [不客气] (boo kuh chee) literally means 'no need to be polite.'
🇨🇳 In China: In Chinese culture, modesty and humility are valued, so responses like [不客气] emphasize a gracious and humble attitude.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
不
[bù]
not
A negative particle used to negate or imply the opposite of what follows.
这里不适合吃不辣的食物。
This place is not suitable for non-spicy food.
客气
[kè qì]
polite
Refers to being courteous or considerate in behavior.
对服务员要客气，但不必太客气。
Be polite to the waiter, but you don't have to be too polite.
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