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别客气

Idiom

bié kèqi

Description

当别人对你说“谢谢”的时候,你可以说“别客气”,意思是不用太客气,很自然、很热情。

When someone says 'thank you' to you, you can say '别客气', meaning there's no need to be so polite; it's natural and warm.

Meanings

别客气bié kèqi

you're welcome; don't mention it

“谢谢你!”“别客气!”

"Thank you!" "You're welcome!"

别客气bié kèqi

make yourself at home; don't be shy

来,多吃点,别客气。

Come, eat more, don't be polite.

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Notes

  • Form

    别 (don't) + 客气 (be polite/formal), literally "don't be so polite".

  • Nuance

    interchangeable with 不客气 as a reply to thanks; also used to make guests feel at ease.

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