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The Cantonese word haak hei - 客气 - haak3 hei3
(polite in Cantonese)





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Romanization (Jyutping)

haak3 hei3

English translations

polite, generously hospitable,
courteous, modest

Chinese characters:

客气
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客气 (haak3 hei3) is composed of these characters: 客, 气
客气 ( haak hei / haak3 hei3 ) in traditional characters
客氣

Tags and additional information
(Meaning of individual characters, character components etc.)

guest  |  you're welcome
 
Cantonese words containing the word 客气 ( haak hei / haak3 hei3 ) :
haak3 hei3 ( 不客气 )

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