How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Traditional Chinese
不客氣
💬 Usage Tip: Translated as [不客氣] (boo kuh-chee), it literally means 'no need to be polite'.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Saying [不客氣] in response to thanks is a humble way to acknowledge gratitude without elevating one's action.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
不
[bù]
no
Used to express a negative reply or refusal.
不客氣，我們隨時可以討論職業發展的問題。
No problem, we can discuss the career development issues anytime.
客氣
[kè qì]
polite
Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
在職業發展的會議上，保持客氣是很重要的。
It's important to maintain politeness in career development meetings.
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