How to Say ‘Don't be polite.’ in Traditional Chinese
別客氣。
bié kè qì
[byeh kuh-chee]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Really closer to 'no problem, don't mention it'. It's the natural reply when someone protests your treat.
Phrase Breakdown
別
bié
[byeh]
don't; no need to
Used to tell someone not to do something, often gently in conversation.
別太緊張，大家來這裡都是想交流。
Don't be too nervous; everyone came here to network.
客氣
kè qì
[kuh-chee]
polite; ceremonious
Often used in phrases about being overly formal or overly modest.
大家都是同行，別這麼客氣。
We are all in the same field, so don't be so formal.
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