多谢
duōxiè
多谢 (duōxiè) is the Chinese way to say many thanks.
多谢 is used to acknowledge a favor or a gift. It is a common expression for text messaging, social media or quick spoken exchanges.
Meaning: many thanks (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 多 (duō), meaning 'many' or 'much' and 谢 (xiè), meaning 'to thank'.
Which one should you use?
While 多谢 is common in casual settings, 非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) is the preferred form for expressing deep or formal gratitude.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
多谢 is a relatively informal and concise way to express gratitude compared to more formal phrases like 非常感谢. It is best suited for informal settings.
How do you pronounce it?
duōxiè
Did you know?
- The character 谢 originally depicted a word for 'to let off' or 'to release', reflecting an ancient idea of gratitude as releasing a burden or debt.
- In some contexts, responding to 多谢 with a formal 'thank you' can actually be seen as too distant, as close friends often avoid gratitude to show they are like family.
- In traditional Chinese culture, if someone refuses a gift or favor several times before accepting it, saying 多谢 at the end is a way to acknowledge the social dance of modesty.
Examples in context
- 你刚才帮我修好电脑了，多谢啊。Thanks a lot for fixing my computer just now.
- 多谢你的帮助。Duōxiè nǐ de bāngzhù.Many thanks for your help.
- 这件事多谢你了。Zhè jiàn shì duōxiè nǐ le.Many thanks to you for this matter.
- 多谢大家。Duōxiè dàjiā.Many thanks, everyone.
Example conversation
A colleague helps a coworker with a heavy box.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen俊杰，请帮我搬一下这个箱子。Jùnjié, qǐng bāng wǒ bān yīxià zhège xiāngzi.Junjie, please help me move this box.
- 俊杰 Junjie没问题，交给我吧。Méi wèntí, jiāo gěi wǒ ba.No problem, leave it to me.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen多谢你。Duōxiè nǐ.Many thanks to you.
- 俊杰 Junjie别客气。Bié kèqì.You're welcome.
