🇨🇳 Mandarin Chinese phrases

How to say “Thank you” in Mandarin Chinese

谢谢

xièxie

neutral

The second syllable is unstressed (neutral tone). Among close friends and family heavy thanks can feel distant, so people often say less. The usual reply is 不客气 ("you're welcome").

Other ways to say it

Mandarin ChinesePronunciationMeaningWhen to use it
谢谢你xièxie nǐthank youWarmer, directed at a person
非常感谢fēicháng gǎnxièthank you very muchFormal or heartfelt thanks
多谢duōxièmany thanksCasual; common in southern China

In a sentence

谢谢你的帮助。

Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù.

Thank you for your help.

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