Need not thank me (不用谢) — Chinglish Slang

Slang Name：Need not thank me

Chinese：不用谢

Type：Daily Life / Chinglish Slang

English：
"Need not thank me" is a literal translation of the Chinese polite response "不用谢" (bù yòng xiè), meaning "you're welcome." While correct English would be "You need not thank me" or simply "You're welcome," the shorter version has become a charmingly recognizable Chinglish expression.

中文：
"Need not thank me" 是中文礼貌用语"不用谢"的直译，表示"别客气、不用谢"。虽然标准英语应该是"You need not thank me"或简单的"You're welcome"，但这种简短版本已经成为一种可爱的中式英语表达。

Chinese English learners often directly translate "不用谢" as "need not thank me" because in Chinese, the subject is often implied. This phrase is commonly heard from Chinese service workers and has become an endearing example of how Chinese politeness translates into English.

中文：
"不用谢"（Need not thank me）是中国英语学习者对中文礼貌回复"不用谢"的直译。因为中文中主语经常被省略，所以出现了这种表达。在中国服务人员中经常可以听到这个说法，它已成为中式英语礼貌表达中一个可爱的例子。