谢谢
xièxiestandard, everyday
Thank you in Simplified Chinese is 谢谢 (xièxie). You can add the listener, as in 谢谢你 (xièxie nǐ), or say 多谢 (duōxiè) for "many thanks".
Meaning: expressing thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 谢谢 | xièxie | standard, everyday |
| 谢谢你 | xièxie nǐ | standard, to one person |
| 多谢 | duōxiè | warm |
The usual reply is 不客气 (bú kèqi), "you are welcome". Close friends often skip thanks and just answer 没事 (méi shì), "no problem".
Which one should you use?
In Traditional script, 谢谢 is written 謝謝. The pinyin sound is the same.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
For a formal setting, use 非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè), "thank you very much".
Did you know?
- The tone on the second 谢 in 谢谢 is neutral, so the word is said xièxie with the second syllable short and light.
Examples in context
- 谢谢你的帮助。xièxie nǐ de bāngzhùThank you for your help.
- 多谢，我自己来。duōxiè, wǒ zìjǐ láiMany thanks, I will do it myself.
- 非常感谢您。fēicháng gǎnxiè nínThank you very much.
Example conversation
Xiao Hong receives a cup of tea from her colleague Lao Wang.
- Lao Wang给你一杯茶。gěi nǐ yī bēi cháHere is a cup of tea for you.
- Xiao Hong谢谢！xièxieThank you!
- Lao Wang不客气。bú kèqiYou are welcome.
