谢谢姐姐
xièxie jiějie
The English phrase "thank you sister" is translated into Chinese as 谢谢姐姐 (xièxie jiějie).
This phrase is used to express gratitude toward an older sister or an older female peer. The term 姐姐 is not limited to biological siblings. It is also used as a polite way to address women who are slightly older than the speaker.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 谢谢 (xièxie), meaning "thank you" and 姐姐 (jiějie), meaning "older sister".
How do you pronounce it?
xièxie jiějie
Did you know?
- In online gaming communities, players often use 姐姐 to address female players who possess higher skill levels or more experience.
- If a woman is significantly older, such as the age of one's mother, using 姐姐 instead of 阿姨 (aunt) is a common way to make her feel younger and more respected.
- In many parts of China, particularly in southern regions, the term 姐姐 is often used by street vendors or service staff to build rapport with customers.
Examples in context
- 谢谢姐姐，你的礼物很漂亮。Xièxie jiějie, nǐ de lǐwù hěn piàoliang.Thank you sister, your gift is very beautiful.
- 谢谢姐姐，以后还要多指教。Xièxie jiějie, yǐhòu hái yào duō zhǐjiào.Thank you sister, please guide me more in the future.
Example conversation
Zhiqiang receives a snack from Yuting.
- 雨婷 Yuting志强，给你一点饼干。Zhìqiáng, gěi nǐ yīdiǎn bǐnggān.Zhiqiang, here are some cookies for you.
- 志强 Zhiqiang哇，谢谢姐姐！Wa, xièxiè jiějie!Wow, thank you sister!
- 雨婷 Yuting不用客气。Bùyòng kèqì.You are welcome.
- 志强 Zhiqiang这些饼干看起来很好吃。Zhèxiē bǐnggān kàn qǐlái hěn hǎochī.These cookies look delicious.
