How to Say ‘You're welcome’ in Simplified Chinese
不客气
bù kè qì
[boo kuh chee]
💬 Usage Tip: [不] is said (bú) before the falling-tone [客], so [不客气] is pronounced (bú kèqi). The whole phrase means 'don't be so formal,' which is why it works as 'you're welcome.'
Phrase Breakdown
不
bù
[boo]
not; no
Negates the idea of being overly polite. Together with 客气, it forms 'you’re welcome.'
谢谢你帮我订位。——不客气。
Thank you for helping me book a table. — You’re welcome.
客气
kè qì
[kuh chee]
polite; ceremonious
Refers to formality or politeness. In 不客气, it means 'no need to be so polite.'
能为您安排座位，不客气。
Being able to arrange seats for you, you’re welcome.
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