{"id":2130,"date":"2026-09-25T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/?p=2130"},"modified":"2026-09-11T01:18:05","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T01:18:05","slug":"9-ways-to-say-youre-welcome-in-chinese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bunpo.app\/blog\/language\/9-ways-to-say-youre-welcome-in-chinese\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Say You’re Welcome in Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"

Someone says \u8c22\u8c22 (xi\u00e8xie)<\/strong> to you in Chinese. What should you say back?<\/p>\n

If you learned Mandarin from a textbook, you probably know \u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14 (b\u00fa k\u00e8qi)<\/strong>. It is a useful phrase, but it is not your only option. Native speakers choose different responses depending on the situation, the size of the favor, and how casual the conversation is.<\/p>\n

Here are seven useful ways to respond to \u201cthank you\u201d in Mandarin Chinese.<\/p>\n

1. \u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14 (B\u00fa K\u00e8qi) \u2014 You\u2019re Welcome<\/h2>\n

\u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14<\/strong> is one of the standard ways to say \u201cyou\u2019re welcome.\u201d<\/p>\n

Literally, \u5ba2\u6c14 (k\u00e8qi)<\/strong> refers to being polite or formal with someone, so the phrase has the sense of \u201cthere\u2019s no need to be so polite.\u201d<\/p>\n

You can use it with friends, coworkers, customers, or people you have just met.<\/p>\n

\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u7684\u5e2e\u52a9\u3002<\/strong>
\nXi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 de b\u0101ngzh\u00f9.<\/em>
\nThanks for your help.<\/p>\n

\u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14\u3002<\/strong>
\nB\u00fa k\u00e8qi.<\/em>
\nYou\u2019re welcome.<\/p>\n

If you want one safe expression to learn first, this is a good choice.<\/p>\n

2. \u4e0d\u7528\u8c22 (B\u00fa Y\u00f2ng Xi\u00e8) \u2014 No Need to Thank Me<\/h2>\n

\u4e0d\u7528\u8c22<\/strong> literally means \u201cno need to thank [me]<\/span>.\u201d<\/p>\n

It sounds natural after doing someone a favor and is similar to \u201cdon\u2019t mention it\u201d or \u201cno need to thank me\u201d in English.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u9001\u6211\u56de\u5bb6\u3002<\/strong>
\nXi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 s\u00f2ng w\u01d2 hu\u00ed ji\u0101.<\/em>
\nThanks for taking me home.<\/p>\n

\u4e0d\u7528\u8c22\u3002<\/strong>
\nB\u00fa y\u00f2ng xi\u00e8.<\/em>
\nNo need to thank me.<\/p>\n

It is common in both everyday and polite conversations.<\/p>\n

3. \u6ca1\u4e8b (M\u00e9i Sh\u00ec) \u2014 No Problem<\/h2>\n

For small favors, you may hear \u6ca1\u4e8b<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Literally, it means something like \u201cnothing\u2019s wrong\u201d or \u201cit\u2019s nothing.\u201d In this context, it works much like the English \u201cno problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

Imagine someone thanks you for holding an elevator or helping pick something up:<\/p>\n

\u8c22\u8c22\uff01<\/strong>
\nXi\u00e8xie!<\/em>
\nThanks!<\/p>\n

\u6ca1\u4e8b\u3002<\/strong>
\nM\u00e9i sh\u00ec.<\/em>
\nNo problem.<\/p>\n

This is casual and especially useful in everyday conversation.<\/p>\n

4. \u6ca1\u4ec0\u4e48 (M\u00e9i Sh\u00e9nme) \u2014 It Was Nothing<\/h2>\n

\u6ca1\u4ec0\u4e48<\/strong> means \u201cit was nothing\u201d or \u201cnothing much.\u201d<\/p>\n

It is a good way to downplay a small favor.<\/p>\n

\u592a\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u4e86\uff01<\/strong>
\nT\u00e0i xi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 le!<\/em>
\nThank you so much!<\/p>\n

\u6ca1\u4ec0\u4e48\u3002<\/strong>
\nM\u00e9i sh\u00e9nme.<\/em>
\nIt was nothing.<\/p>\n

Compared with \u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14<\/strong>, this response can feel a little more conversational and modest.<\/p>\n

5. \u522b\u5ba2\u6c14 (Bi\u00e9 K\u00e8qi) \u2014 Don\u2019t Mention It<\/h2>\n

\u522b\u5ba2\u6c14<\/strong> literally means \u201cdon\u2019t be polite.\u201d<\/p>\n

That may sound strange in English, but the idea is closer to:<\/p>\n

\u201cDon\u2019t mention it.\u201d
\n\u201cMake yourself at home.\u201d
\n\u201cThere\u2019s no need to be formal with me.\u201d<\/p>\n

It can be used as a response to thanks, especially when you want the other person to feel comfortable.<\/p>\n

\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u8bf7\u6211\u5403\u996d\u3002<\/strong>
\nXi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 q\u01d0ng w\u01d2 ch\u012bf\u00e0n.<\/em>
\nThanks for treating me to dinner.<\/p>\n

\u522b\u5ba2\u6c14\u3002<\/strong>
\nBi\u00e9 k\u00e8qi.<\/em>
\nDon\u2019t mention it.<\/p>\n

You may also hear this phrase when someone is welcoming a guest.<\/p>\n

6. \u5c0f\u4e8b (Xi\u01ceo Sh\u00ec) \u2014 It\u2019s a Small Thing<\/h2>\n

\u5c0f\u4e8b<\/strong> literally means \u201ca small matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

When someone thanks you for an easy favor, saying \u5c0f\u4e8b<\/strong> communicates that helping them was no trouble.<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u5e2e\u6211\u6253\u5370\u8fd9\u4e2a\u3002<\/strong>
\nXi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 b\u0101ng w\u01d2 d\u01cey\u00ecn zh\u00e8ge.<\/em>
\nThanks for printing this for me.<\/p>\n

\u5c0f\u4e8b\u3002<\/strong>
\nXi\u01ceo sh\u00ec.<\/em>
\nNo big deal.<\/p>\n

A fuller expression is \u5c0f\u4e8b\u4e00\u6869 (xi\u01ceosh\u00ec y\u00ec zhu\u0101ng)<\/strong>, meaning roughly \u201cjust a small matter.\u201d<\/p>\n

This response is informal and confident, so it is best suited to casual situations.<\/p>\n

7. \u5e94\u8be5\u7684 (Y\u012bngg\u0101i De) \u2014 It\u2019s What I Should Do<\/h2>\n

Sometimes you are thanked for something you feel was simply your responsibility. In that situation, \u5e94\u8be5\u7684<\/strong> can be a natural reply.<\/p>\n

It means approximately:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s what I should do.\u201d
\n\u201cOf course.\u201d
\n\u201cHappy to do it.\u201d<\/p>\n

For example:<\/p>\n

\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u7167\u987e\u6211\u5988\u5988\u3002<\/strong>
\nXi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 zh\u00e0og\u00f9 w\u01d2 m\u0101ma.<\/em>
\nThank you for taking care of my mother.<\/p>\n

\u5e94\u8be5\u7684\u3002<\/strong>
\nY\u012bngg\u0101i de.<\/em>
\nOf course. \/ It\u2019s what I should do.<\/p>\n

This expression is useful when the favor involves responsibility, duty, or a close relationship.<\/p>\n

Which Expression Should You Use?<\/h2>\n

You do not need to memorize all seven at once.<\/p>\n

For beginners, start with these three:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • \u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14<\/strong> \u2014 a safe, general \u201cyou\u2019re welcome\u201d<\/li>\n
  • \u4e0d\u7528\u8c22<\/strong> \u2014 \u201cno need to thank me\u201d<\/li>\n
  • \u6ca1\u4e8b<\/strong> \u2014 casual \u201cno problem\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Once those feel natural, add expressions such as \u6ca1\u4ec0\u4e48<\/strong>, \u522b\u5ba2\u6c14<\/strong>, and \u5e94\u8be5\u7684<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    Also remember that Chinese responses do not always match English phrases word for word. Instead of searching for one exact translation of \u201cyou\u2019re welcome,\u201d pay attention to what the speaker is doing: accepting the thanks, minimizing the favor, or making the other person feel comfortable.<\/p>\n

    What About Cantonese?<\/h2>\n

    Mandarin and Cantonese are different varieties of Chinese, so the expressions and pronunciation are not always the same.<\/p>\n

    The phrases in this article are for Mandarin Chinese<\/strong>. If you are learning Cantonese, you will encounter different everyday responses to thanks.<\/p>\n

    Keeping the two separate from the beginning will make it easier to learn natural expressions and pronunciation.<\/p>\n

    Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n

    You can get through many situations with \u4e0d\u5ba2\u6c14<\/strong>, but real Mandarin conversation offers more choices.<\/p>\n

    For a small favor, \u6ca1\u4e8b<\/strong> may sound natural. If you want to say the favor was nothing, try \u6ca1\u4ec0\u4e48<\/strong>. And when helping was simply the right thing to do, \u5e94\u8be5\u7684<\/strong> may fit better.<\/p>\n

    Learning these small differences will help you move beyond direct translation and respond more naturally in everyday Chinese.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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