不客气 (bù kè qi) — you're welcome (response to thanks); rude, impolite
Definition
Two distinct uses: a polite 'you're welcome' reply to thanks, and 'rude, impolite' describing behavior. The 'rude' sense is closer in tone to 粗鲁 than to 粗 (which is more about texture or being thick).
phrase
you're welcome (response to thanks)rudeimpolite
Examples
- ，不客气。Tā xiè xie wǒ, wǒ shuō bù kè qi.He thanked me, and I said 'you're welcome.'
- 不客气，。Tā hěn bù kè qi, wǒ bù xǐ huan tā.He is rude, so I don't like him.
- ：“不客气。”Tā shuō: "bù kè qi."He said, 'You're welcome.'
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