How to Say ‘Not at all.’ in Traditional Chinese
哪裡哪裡。
nǎ lǐ nǎ lǐ
[nǎlǐ nǎlǐ]
💬 Usage Tip: 哪裡 usually means "where", but said twice like this it humbly brushes off praise. It works like saying "oh, what are you talking about".
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This reply sounds traditional and a little old-fashioned now. Many younger people in Taiwan just say 謝謝 instead.
Phrase Breakdown
哪裡
nǎ lǐ
[nǎlǐ]
not at all (modest reply)
When repeated as a reply to praise, it humbly means 'not at all, I don't deserve it'.
哪裡哪裡,你太客氣了。
Not at all, you're too kind.
哪裡
nǎ lǐ
[nǎlǐ]
not at all (modest reply)
The repeated second part of a humble response to a compliment.
哪裡哪裡,我做得不好。
Not at all, I didn't do that well.
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