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別客氣

简别客气 · 繁別客氣

Mandarin · pinyin bié kè qi

don't mention it
no formalities, please

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客: kè · guest, traveller; customer
氣: qì · air, gas, steam, vapor; spirit
别: bié · separate, other; do not
气: qì · steam, vapor; Kangxi radical 84

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2–4–5 · bie2 ke4 qi5

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bit6 haak3 hei3

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intj

don't mention it; not at all; you're welcome

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