客气

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kè qì
Meaning: formality
Example
他太客气了,我都不好意思接受这份礼物。
kè qì

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客气 (kè qì) meaning in English

客气 is a noun that refers to the practice of showing politeness or courtesy, especially in social interactions. It often implies a level of restraint or indirectness in communication, which is valued in many East Asian cultures.

The character 客 (kè) originally meant

💬 Example Sentences

他太客气了,我都不好意思接受这份礼物。
kè qì
He was too polite, I felt embarrassed to accept the gift.
在正式场合,我们都要注意不要太过客气,以免显得生分。
kè qì
In formal settings, we should be careful not to be too polite, or it might seem distant.

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