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 is used to express that you are not expecting anything in return for something you have done.
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:
不用谢 (bù yòng xiè): A more formal way to say "you're welcome."
小事一桩 (xiǎo shì yī zhuāng): Literally means "a small matter," used to downplay the importance of what you have done.
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 expressing gratitude.
It is considered impolite to say "you're welcome" before someone has thanked you.
In some regions of China, people may also use "没关系 (méi guānxi)" to say "you're welcome."
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