- 不客气 bùkèqi impolitelacking manners or courtesy; rude or uncomfortably blunt in speech or behavior
- 毫不客气 háobùkèqi impoliteshowing no trace of politeness or courtesy; behaving in a blunt or rude manner
- 客客气气 kèkèqìqì polite and courteousreduplicated form of [[客气|客氣|ke4 qi5]], describing someone being very polite, modest, or formal in their manner.
- 客气话 kèqihuà polite remarksWords or language used out of courtesy, etiquette, or social convention.
- 别客气 biékèqi no formalitiesplease don't be formal; feel free to act informally or help oneself
- 别太客气 biétàikèqi no ceremonyPlease don't stand on ceremony; an invitation to relax and not act with excessive formality.
- 不用客气 bùyòngkèqi informalityurging someone to act naturally or feel at home without needing to observe formal etiquette