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How to Say ‘You're too polite!’ in Simplified Chinese

你太客气了！

nǐ tài kè qì le

[nee tie kuh chee le]

💬 Usage Tip: Wrap an adjective in 太 … 了 to say "too" or "so very": 太贵了 "too expensive", 太好了 "great!"

🇨🇳 In China: Hosts say this when receiving a gift. It works as a gracious thank-you rather than a criticism.

Phrase Breakdown

你太

nǐ tài

you are too

太 (tài) means 'too'. It is usually paired with 了 at the end of the sentence.

Example

你太好了！

You're so nice!

Words in this phrase

你

nǐ

[nee]

you

The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.

Example

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

Used before adjectives to mean 'too' or 'very', often for emphasis.

Example

这杯咖啡太热了。

This cup of coffee is too hot.

客气了！

kè qì le

polite / courteous

客气 (kèqi) means 'polite' or 'formal'. The 气 is neutral tone.

Example

别客气！

You're welcome! / Don't be polite!

Words in this phrase

客气

kè qì

[kuh chee]

polite; courteous

Means 'polite' or 'courteous.' In 不客气, the whole phrase means 'you're welcome.'

Example

大家都是朋友，不要客气。

We are all friends, don't be so polite.

了

[le]

particle

A particle indicating a change or completed action.

Example

他已经去了。

He has already gone.

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