xièxie
everyday
In pinyin "thank you" is xièxie (谢谢). To be more direct you can say xièxie nǐ (谢谢你), and duōxiè (多谢) is a warm "many thanks".
Meaning: thanks (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Note |
|---|---|
| xièxie | everyday |
| xièxie nǐ | direct |
| duōxiè | warm |
The usual reply is bú kèqi (不客气), "you are welcome", or bú yòng xiè (不用谢), "no need to thank me".
How do you pronounce it?
The second xiè in xièxie is in the neutral tone, so it is short and light.
Did you know?
- Close friends and family often skip xièxie in daily life, since thanking too often can feel distant.
Examples in context
- Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù.Thank you for your help.
- Duōxiè！Many thanks!
- Xièxie, bú kèqi.Thank you, you are welcome.
Example conversation
A tourist, Kate, receives directions from a Passerby in Xi'an.
- KateQǐngwèn, dìtiězhàn zài nǎlǐ?Excuse me, where is the subway station?
- PasserbyYìzhí zǒu jiù dào le.Go straight and you will arrive.
- KateXièxie nǐ!Thank you!
- PasserbyBú kèqi.You are welcome.
