Chinese word

不用谢

Pronunciation

Pinyinbù yòng xiè

Meaning

  • interjectionyou're welcome

Example

谢谢你送我回家。不用谢xiè xiè nǐ sòng wǒ huí jiā bú yòng xiè

Thank you for taking me home. You're welcome.

Illustration for 不用谢 (you're welcome)

More examples

你帮我改了PPT，不用谢，应该的。nǐ bāng wǒ gǎi le PPT bú yòng xiè yīng gāi de

You helped me fix my PowerPoint. You're welcome, that's what I should do.

Core concept

A conversational sign that a favor creates no social debt.

Common phrases

  • 不用谢，应该的bú yòng xiè yīng gāi de

    You're welcome, that's what I should do

  • 不用谢，不客气bú yòng xiè bú kè qì

    You're welcome, no need to thank me

Similar words

不客气bú kè qì: A polite everyday answer to gratitude that dismisses the need for formal courtesy.
不谢bú xiè: A clipped, friendly answer to gratitude used in casual conversation.
别客气bié kè qì: A casual invitation to accept a favor freely without being overly polite.
没关系méi guān xì: A reassuring answer to gratitude that says everything is all right.

Definition in Chinese

作为对他人道谢的口语回应，字面含义为“不用感谢”，常用且语气随意。zuò wéi duì tā rén dào xiè de kóu yǔ huí yìng zì miàn hán yì wèi bú yòng gǎn xiè cháng yòng qiě yǔ qì suí yì

Word origin

不用谢 (bùyòngxiè, "you're welcome") combines the idea of not needing with the verb for thanking, turning a literal refusal of thanks into a standard spoken courtesy.

Usage tips

  • Unlike the English phrase "no problem," it specifically answers gratitude rather than commenting on whether a difficulty exists.

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