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HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1

不客气

bú kè qi

You're welcome; Not at all; Don't mention it.

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Why does 不客气 look like this?

This phrase is a combination of '不' (not), '客' (guest), and '气' (spirit/air). Together, they literally mean 'don't act like a guest,' which is a warm way of saying 'you're welcome!' or 'no need for formalities.' It’s all about making the other person feel at home.

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