Chinese phrase
不敢当 bù gǎn dāng
Meaning
You're too kind
When to use it
A modest reply to praise that says it is too generous. It is polite and often softens a compliment in friendly conversation.
Example dialogue
你做的菜真好，味道很棒！ nǐ zuò de cài zhēn hǎo wèi dào hěn bàng
Your cooking is really good, and it tastes great!
哪里，不敢当，我还在学着做。 ná lǐ bù gǎn dāng wǒ hái zài xué zhe zuò
Not at all, you're too kind, and I'm still learning to cook.