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The Chinese word keqi - 客气 - kèqi
(polite in Chinese)
Phonetic script (Hanyu Pinyin)
kèqi
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English translations
polite, generously hospitable,
courteous, modest
Chinese characters:
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客气 ( keqi / kèqi ) in traditional characters
客氣
Chinese Pinyin example sentence with 客气 ( keqi / kèqi ) ⓘWriting in Pinyin
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If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Before using this Pinyin example sentence, consider that Chinese characters should always be your first choice in written communication.
If you cannot use Chinese characters, it is preferable to use the Pinyin with tones. Only use the Pinyin without tones if there's no other option (e.g. writing a text message from/to a mobile phone that doesn't support special characters such as ā, í, ǒ, ù).
Bie keqi, qing suibian chi.
Bié kèqi, qǐng suíbiàn chī.– English translation: Don't be shy, help yourself.
Tags and additional information
(Meaning of individual characters, character components etc.)
guest | you're welcome
Chinese words containing the word 客气 ( keqi / kèqi ) :
bú kèqì ( 不客气 : don't mention it )
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