谢谢您

xièxie nín
phraseBeginner
formal

A polite way to say 'thank you' to someone, often used in formal or respectful contexts.

您帮了我大忙,真的非常感谢您!

You've helped me a lot, I'm really grateful!

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This phrase is more formal than '谢谢' (xièxie) and is used to show extra respect, especially to elders, superiors, or strangers.

Collocations

非常感谢您I'm very grateful to you真的很感谢您I'm really thankful to you

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Related Phrases

多谢您phrase
Thank you very much (formal)

💡Pro Tip

Formality Matters

In Chinese, adding '您' makes the phrase more polite and respectful. Use it with people you want to honor.

Gold Rule

Respectful Address

Always use '您' when addressing someone older, in a higher position, or someone you don't know well.

📖Word Origin

Combination of 谢谢 (xièxie, 'thank you') and 您 (nín, formal 'you').

📝Usage Notes

Use '谢谢您' when speaking to someone you want to show extra respect to, such as elders, bosses, or customers. In casual settings, '谢谢' is more common.

Word Breakdown

to thank
root
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to thank
root
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you (formal)
pronoun
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