Learning Chinese: How to Say "You're Welcome" in Chinese
Chinese Characters: 不客气
Pinyin: bù kè qì
Pronunciation: bu4 ke4 qi4
English Translation: You're welcome
Usage:
"不客气 (bù kè qì)" is the most common way to say "you're welcome" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Example:
Chinese: 谢谢。
Pinyin: Xièxie.
English: Thank you.
Chinese: 不客气。
Pinyin: Bù kè qì.
English: You're welcome.
Variations:
There are a few variations of "不客气 (bù kè qì)" that you may hear:
没关系 (méi guānxi): Another way to say "you're welcome," literally meaning "it doesn't matter."
不用谢 (bú yòng xiè): A more formal way to say "you're welcome," literally meaning "no need to thank me."
Tips for Learning:
Practice saying "不客气 (bù kè qì)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "you're welcome" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "不客气 (bù kè qì)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.
Additional Notes:
"不客气 (bù kè qì)" is typically used in response to someone thanking you.
It is considered polite to say "不客气 (bù kè qì)" even if you feel that the person does not need to thank you.
In some regions of China, people may also use "没关系 (méi guānxi)" or "不用谢 (bú yòng xiè)" to say "you're welcome."
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