谢谢兄弟
xièxie xiōngdi
The English phrase "thank you brother" is translated into Chinese as 谢谢兄弟 (xièxie xiōngdi).
This is an informal expression of gratitude used when speaking to a male friend or a close peer.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 谢谢 (xièxie), meaning "thanks" and 兄弟 (xiōngdi), meaning "brother" or "bro".
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The expression 谢谢兄弟 is informal and is used among male peers or close friends. Other informal variations include 谢啦，大哥！ (Thanks, big brother!) and 谢谢咯，小哥！ (Thanks, little brother!).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mandarin, you can also say 谢谢，哥们儿！ or 多谢啦，兄弟！ to express this. In Cantonese, a way to say this is 唔該晒，細佬!
How do you pronounce it?
xièxie xiōngdi
When do people say it?
The title 大哥 can be used to refer to an older brother.
Did you know?
- Calling a complete stranger 兄弟 (xiōngdì) is often used as a psychological tactic to create 'instant intimacy' to make the other person more likely to help.
- The term 兄弟 is frequently used in 'wuxia' (martial arts) literature to describe a bond of loyalty that is considered more sacred than blood relations.
- The term 小哥 (xiǎogē), used in some variations to thank a younger man, can actually be used by shopkeepers to address male customers as a way of being friendly and professional.
Examples in context
- 谢谢你，哥哥，真是太好了！Thank you, brother, you're really fantastic!
- 东西收到了，谢谢兄弟。Dōngxī shōu dào le, xièxiè xiōngdì.I received the stuff, thank you brother.
- 谢谢兄弟，下次我请客。Xièxiè xiōngdì, xià cì wǒ qǐng kè.Thank you brother, my treat next time.
Example conversation
Haoran helps Zihan carry some heavy boxes.
- 浩然 Haoran这些箱子太重了，我帮你搬吧。Zhèxiē xiāngzi tài zhòng le, wǒ bāng nǐ bān ba.These boxes are too heavy, let me help you carry them.
- 梓涵 Zihan太好了，谢谢兄弟！Tài hǎo le, xièxie xiōngdì!That's great, thank you brother!
- 浩然 Haoran没关系，小事一桩。Méiguānxì, xiǎoshì yī zhuāng.No problem, it's a piece of cake.
- 梓涵 Zihan你真是太给力了。Nǐ zhēnshì tài gěilì le.You are really awesome.
