谢谢

xièxie
phraseBeginner
informal

Thank you

谢谢你帮我。

Thank you for helping me.

谢谢你们的支持!

Thank you for your support!

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A polite way to express gratitude in Chinese. Can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more commonly used in informal settings.

Collocations

谢谢您Thank you (more formal)谢谢大家Thank you all

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Related Phrases

不客气phrase
You're welcome
多谢phrase
Thanks a lot

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal

Use '谢谢' in casual conversations, while '感谢' is more appropriate in formal or written contexts.

Gold Rule

Politeness

In Chinese culture, expressing gratitude is highly valued, and '谢谢' is a fundamental way to show appreciation.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '谢' (to thank) and '谢' (to thank), emphasizing the act of expressing gratitude.

📝Usage Notes

While '谢谢' is the most common way to say 'thank you,' '感谢' is more formal and often used in writing or formal speech.

Word Breakdown

to thank
root
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to thank
root
Noted on May 31, 2026ZHEN