How to Say ‘You're welcome.’ in Simplified Chinese
不客气。
bù kè qì
[boo kuh-chee]
🇨🇳 In China: [不客气] is the standard easy reply to thanks in everyday service situations, including with staff at a check-in counter. It sounds natural and friendly, not especially warm or especially formal.
Phrase Breakdown
不
bù
[boo]
not; no
Negates the following word or phrase; in '不客气' it forms 'you're welcome.'
不用谢，不客气。
No need to thank me; you're welcome.
客气
kè qì
[kuh-chee]
polite; ceremonious
In this phrase, it helps form the polite response 'you're welcome.'
帮助你是应该的，不客气。
It's only right to help you; you're welcome.
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