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不客气 is in the learner vocabulary list, so learn it through clear examples and short practice.
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Pronunciation focus
Say bù kèqi slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
不客气 is a polite phrase used in response to someone saying thank you. It means 'you're welcome' or 'it's nothing'. You can use it when someone thanks you for something, like helping with homework or sharing snacks.
不客气 is a polite phrase used in response to someone saying thank you. It means 'you're welcome' or 'it's nothing'. You can use it when someone thanks you for something, like helping with homework or sharing snacks.
Context note
不客气 often appears in daily conversations where people are being polite and courteous. It is commonly used in social situations such as at school, home, or during casual meetings with friends or family members.
不客气 often appears in daily conversations where people are being polite and courteous. It is commonly used in social situations such as at school, home, or during casual meetings with friends or family members.
5 examples
谢谢你
xiè xie nǐ
Thank you.
不用谢
bù yòng xiè
You're welcome.
你帮我做作业了
nǐ bāng wǒ zuò zuò yè le
You helped me with my homework.
不用谢，这是我应该做的
bù yòng xiè, zhè shì wǒ yīng gāi zuò de
You're welcome. It's what I should do.
你借我铅笔了
nǐ jiè wǒ qiān bǐ le
You lent me your pencil.
5 mini stories
妈妈帮我整理书包，我不客气地说谢谢。
mā ma bāng wǒ zhěng lǐ shū bāo, wǒ bù kè qi shuō xiè xiǎo.
Mom helped me organize my backpack. I said you're welcome with a smile.
朋友送我生日礼物，我说不客气。
péng yǒu sòng wǒ shēng rì lǐ wù, wǒ shuō bù kè qi.
A friend gave me a birthday gift. I said you're welcome.
老师教我画画，我很感激。我说不客气。
lǎo shī jiāo wǒ huà huà, wǒ hěn gǎn jí. wǒ shuō bù kè qi.
The teacher taught me how to draw. I was very grateful and said you're welcome.
同学帮我解答问题，我说不客气。
tóng xué bāng wǒ jiě dá wèn tí, wǒ shuō bù kè qi.
A classmate helped me solve a problem. I said you're welcome.
邻居送我一些水果，我说不客气。
lín jū sòng wǒ yī xiē shuǐ guǒ, wǒ shuō bù kè qi.
A neighbor gave me some fruit. I said you're welcome.