感谢主
gǎnxiè zhǔ
感谢主 (gǎnxiè zhǔ) is the Chinese way to say "thank you, lord".
This phrase is used by believers to express gratitude towards God.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 感谢 (gǎnxiè), meaning 'to thank' or 'to express gratitude' and 主 (zhǔ), meaning 'Lord'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Adding the particle 啊 (a) at the end of the phrase, as in 感谢主啊, makes the expression sound more emotive or prayerful.
How do you pronounce it?
gǎnxiè zhǔ
Did you know?
- While 感谢主 is common, some believers prefer 感谢上帝 (gǎnxiè shàngdì), because 上帝 specifically refers to the 'Highest Deity' and avoids the ambiguity of 主, which can mean 'host' in a restaurant.
- In some Chinese church traditions, speakers pair the phrase 感谢主 with a slight bow of the head, blending a Western religious sentiment with a traditional East Asian gesture of respect.
- The term 感谢 (gǎnxiè) is often perceived as more formal and profound than the everyday 'thank you' 谢谢 (xièxiè), making it particularly suitable for spiritual or serious contexts.
Examples in context
- 我要感谢主赐予我力量和爱。I want to thank the Lord for giving me strength and love.
- 谢谢上苍保佑我们平安健康。Thank you, Lord, for blessing us with peace and health.
- 感谢主，赐给我平安。Gǎnxiè zhǔ, cì gěi wǒ píng'ān.Thank you, Lord, for granting me peace.
- 我们要感谢主，因为祂是仁慈的。Wǒmen yào gǎnxiè zhǔ, yīnwèi tā shì réncí de.We should thank the Lord, because He is merciful.
- 感谢主，我康复了。Gǎnxiè zhǔ, wǒ kāngfù le.Thank you, Lord, I have recovered.
Example conversation
Zhiqiang and Jiayi discuss a successful medical recovery.
- 志强 Zhiqiang医生说我的身体恢复得很好。Yīshēng shuō wǒ de shēntǐ huīfù de hěn hǎo.The doctor says my health has recovered very well.
- 佳怡 Jiayi这真是个好消息！Zhè zhēnshì gè hǎo xiāoxi!That is truly great news!
- 志强 Zhiqiang感谢主，我终于可以回家了。Gǎnxiè zhǔ, wǒ zhōngyú kěyǐ huíjiā le.Thank you, Lord, I can finally go home.
- 佳怡 Jiayi我也为你感到高兴，志强。Wǒ yě wèi nǐ gǎndào gāoxìng, Zhìqiáng.I am also happy for you, Zhiqiang.
