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客气
kèqi
Description
“客气”是说一个人很有礼貌，对别人很好。
"客气" means a person is very polite and kind to others.
当别人对你说“谢谢”的时候，你可以说“别客气”。
When someone says "谢谢" to you, you can reply with "别客气".
Meanings
客气kèqi
polite; courteous
他对人很客气。
He is very polite to others.
别客气bié kèqi
you're welcome; don't mention it
别客气，这是我应该做的。
Don't mention it, it's what I should do.
客气kèqi
to be modest or stand on ceremony
你太客气了，快坐下吧。
You're too polite, please have a seat.
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Notes
- Etymology
客 (guest) + 气 (manner), literally 'guest-like manner', i.e. treating others politely.
- Nuance
别客气 and 不客气 both mean 'you're welcome'; 别客气 is slightly warmer.
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