How to Say ‘No, thank you.’ in Simplified Chinese
不用，谢谢。
bù yòng xiè xiè
[bùyòng xièxie]
💬 Usage Tip: 不用 literally means 'no need', and in service situations 不用，谢谢 is a very natural way to decline something politely. The same pattern works with other offers too.
🇨🇳 In China: This is a standard polite refusal when staff offer sugar, milk, bags, receipts, and so on. It sounds more natural in China than a blunt 不要.
Phrase Breakdown
不用
bù yòng
[bùyòng]
no need
Indicating that something is not necessary.
不用担心。
No need to worry.
谢谢
xiè xiè
[xièxie]
thank you
A polite expression of gratitude.
谢谢你的帮助。
Thank you for your help.
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