How to Say ‘Polite; courteous’ in Simplified Chinese
客气
kè qì
[kuh-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: In 别客气, 客气 does not just mean "polite" in a dictionary sense; it often means "ceremonious" or "too formal between us." So 别客气 is really "don't stand on ceremony."
Phrase Breakdown
客气
kè qì
[kuh-chee]
polite; ceremonious
Often used in phrases like 别客气 to tell someone there is no need to be overly formal or polite.
大家都是同行，不用这么客气。
We are all in the same profession, so there is no need to be so formal.
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