Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 非常感謝 / 非常感谢 | fēicháng gǎnxiè |
| 多謝 / 多谢 | duōxiè |
非常感謝 / 非常感谢 conveys a deeper level of gratitude than just saying thank you.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of two parts: 非常 (fēicháng), which literally means 'extremely' or 'very' and is used to intensify the gratitude and 感謝 (gǎnxiè), which is a more formal and profound way to say 'thank' than the common 謝謝 (xièxiè).
Which one should you use?
While 非常感謝 / 非常感谢 is a formal expression of deep gratitude, 多謝 / 多谢 is a shorter, more colloquial way to say 'many thanks'.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
非常感謝 / 非常感谢 is a formal expression suitable for written correspondence or professional settings. For a polite way to show respect to someone of higher status or someone you don't know very well, you might use 谢谢您 (Xie Xie Nin), whereas 感谢您 (Gan Xie Nin) is a formal expression that carries a deeper meaning of gratitude.
How do you pronounce it?
fēicháng gǎnxiè
Did you know?
- The character 謝 in 多謝 originally depicted a word for 'to wither' or 'to fall off', referring to the way petals drop from a flower.
- In Cantonese, the phrase 多謝 (do ze) is used specifically for receiving a tangible gift, whereas 唔該 (m goi) is used to thank someone for a service or favor.
- While 非常感謝 is used for gratitude, a common traditional response to a thank you in China is 不客氣, which literally tells the other person 'do not be a guest'.
Examples in context
- 非常感谢您的帮助 – Fēicháng gǎnxiè nín de bāngzhùThank you very much for your help
- 谢谢您的耐心 – Xièxie nín de nàixīnThank you for your patience
- 非常感激您的关心 – Fēicháng gǎnjī nín de guānxīnI am deeply grateful for your care
Sources
- Wiktionary, “thank you very much” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
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