How to Say ‘Don't mention it.’ in Simplified Chinese
别客气
bié kè qì
[byeh kuh-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: [别客气] literally means [don't be so polite], and it's used like [don't mention it] or [make yourself at home]. It follows the useful pattern [别] + action/state: [别担心] (don't worry), [别着急] (don't rush).
Phrase Breakdown
别
bié
[byeh]
don’t; no need to
In this phrase, it means no need to be so formal or polite.
您说谢谢的时候，师傅可能会说别客气。
When you say thank you, the driver may say “you’re welcome.”
客气
kè qì
[kuh-chee]
polite; formal; courteous
Refers to being overly polite or formal. In 别客气, it means no need to be so polite.
下车前我说谢谢，师傅笑着说别客气。
Before getting out, I said thanks, and the driver smiled and said, “You’re welcome.”
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