How to Say ‘Polite, courteous’ in Simplified Chinese
客气
kè qì
[kèqì]
💬 Usage Tip: In [不客气], the whole phrase means "you're welcome," not literally "not polite." Learn it as a fixed response after thanks.
Phrase Breakdown
客气
kè qì
[kèqì]
polite
Show consideration for others, use formal and proper language.
他真客气。
He is really polite.
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