How to Say ‘That's too kind of you’ in Simplified Chinese
这多不好意思
zhè duō bù hǎo yì sī
[juh duō bù hǎoyìsi]
💬 Usage Tip: 多 (duō) here isn't "many". It means "how" or "so" for emphasis, as in 这多好 "how nice this is".
Phrase Breakdown
这
zhè
[juh]
this
A demonstrative meaning “this,” used to point to something near the speaker.
这个活动来了很多公司代表。
Many company representatives came to this event.
多
duō
[duō]
how (to what extent)
Before an adjective in questions, asks about degree or amount.
这条河多宽?
How wide is this river?
不好意思
bù hǎo yì sī
[bù hǎoyìsi]
embarrassing; too kind
Expresses feeling awkward or embarrassed, e.g. when receiving a favor.
让你等这么久，真不好意思。
Sorry to make you wait so long.
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