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How to Say ‘Just you coming is enough.’ in Traditional Chinese

人來就好

rén lái jiù hǎo

[ren lai jyoh haow]

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: This is the host's standard polite protest on receiving a gift. It doesn't mean they're unhappy; just smile and keep offering.

Phrase Breakdown

人來

rén lái

(you) coming

人 (rén) means "person" and 來 (lái) means "come". Here it means "you yourself coming over".

Example

人來了嗎?

Has he arrived?

Words in this phrase

人

rén

[ren]

person; people

A human being or individual.

Example

這裡的人都很樂於合作。

The people here are all happy to cooperate.

來

lái

[lai]

to come

Often used to invite someone to come over, join, or take part in something.

Example

有空可以來我們攤位看看,也歡迎你來聊聊。

If you have time, you can come check out our booth, and you’re also welcome to come chat.

就好

jiù hǎo

is enough / is fine

就好 (jiù hǎo) means "that's all that's needed". The whole phrase politely says "You didn't need to bring a gift."

Example

一杯就好。

One cup is enough.

Words in this phrase

就

jiù

[jyoh]

just; simply

Shows that the stated choice is sufficient and no more is needed.

Example

無糖就好,我不能喝太甜。

Unsweetened is fine; I can’t drink things that are too sweet.

好

hǎo

[haow]

okay; good

Used to agree in a friendly, casual tone.

Example

你要外帶,好喔,我幫你裝。

You want it to go? Okay, I’ll pack it for you.

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