Chinese
kèqì
Meaning: polite; courteous; modest
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

客氣
客
氣
客气
客
气

Example sentences

He is always very polite to others, and very courteous.
那位經理一點架子也沒有,對待員工非常客氣。
那位经理一点架子也没有,对待员工非常客气。
That manager doesn't put on airs at all and is very polite to the employees.
不用客氣,這是我應該做的。
不用客气,这是我应该做的。
You're welcome, this is what I should do.

Usage Notes

Describes behavior that is polite, modest, or ceremonious.

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