客套

1. polite formula; civilities

♦ 我们是老朋友, 用不着讲~。 As old friends we don't need to stand on ceremony.

♦ 他们见了面从来没有任何~。 There were never any formalities when they met.

2. make polite remarks; exchange greetings

♦ 他们~了几句, 就坐下了。 After an exchange of greetings, they took their seats.

~话 polite expressions or formulas (such as 劳驾, 借光, 慢走, 留步, etc.)