How to Say ‘Oh, no need, you're too kind.’ in Simplified Chinese
啊，不用了，你太客气了。
a bù yòng le nǐ tài kè qì le
[ah bùyòng le nee tie kuh chee le]
🇨🇳 In China: A first polite refusal is expected in China when someone offers to pay, and it isn't a real "no". Offering once more, gently, is normal. If they decline again, let it go.
Phrase Breakdown
啊，不用了，
a bù yòng le
oh, no need
啊 is a soft 'oh'. 不用了 politely declines an offer. 不 changes to bú before the fourth-tone 用.
啊，不用了，谢谢。
Oh, no need, thanks.
Words in this phrase
啊
a
[ah]
ah; particle for tone or emotion
Adds a natural spoken tone of surprise in a question.
真的啊？我太意外了。
Really? I’m so surprised.
不用
bù yòng
[bùyòng]
no need
Indicating that something is not necessary.
不用担心。
No need to worry.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
你太客气了。
nǐ tài kè qì le
you're too kind
A common polite reply to an offer or a compliment. Literally 'you are too polite.'
谢谢你的礼物，你太客气了。
Thanks for the gift, you're too kind.
Words in this phrase
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
太
tài
[tie]
too; very
Often used before an adjective to mean 'too' or 'very,' depending on context.
你太客气了，还带礼物来。
You're too polite; you even brought gifts.
客气
kè qì
[kuh chee]
polite; courteous
Used in social situations to say someone is being very considerate.
带点心意就好，不用这么客气。
A small token is enough; no need to be so formal.
了
le
[le]
change-of-state particle
Used with 快…了 to show something is about to happen.
火车快来了。
The train is about to arrive.
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