Chinese phrases
How to say you’re welcome in Chinese
You’re welcome in Chinese is 不客气 (bú kè qi), literally “don’t be polite.” Many people say 没事 or 不用谢 instead.
不客气
you’re welcome
Before a fourth tone, 不 rises: bú kè qi.
Ways to say you’re welcome
不客气
Everydayyou’re welcome
Right everywhere.
不用谢
Everydayno need to thank me
Friendly and very common.
别客气
Everydaydon’t mention it
Warm. A host also says it when offering food: “help yourself.”
没事
With friendsno problem
The most common reply between friends and colleagues.
小意思
With friendsit’s nothing
For a small favour among friends.
应该的
Formalit was the least I could do
Modest. Staff, doctors, or anyone who helped because they felt they should.
Common mistakes
Refusing food after 别客气
When a host says 别客气 or 不要客气 at the table, it means “help yourself.” Take some.
bù kè qi
Before 客, a fourth tone, 不 is said bú: bú kè qi.
After a favour
谢谢你帮我！
Leon: Thanks for helping me!
没事，小意思。
Qiqi: No problem, it’s nothing.
