Chinese phrase
太客气了 tài kè qì le
Meaning
You're too kind
When to use it
This modest phrase politely downplays praise or thanks. It shows warm humility in a friendly or respectful reply.
Example dialogue
你今天做的菜真好吃！ nǐ jīn tiān zuò de cài zhēn hǎo chī
The food you made today is really delicious!
哪里，太客气了。 ná lǐ tài kè qì le
No, you're too kind.