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谢谢
xièxie
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- pinyin
- xièxie
- simplified
- 谢谢
- traditional
- 謝謝
1 · verb
An expression used to thank someone.
向对方表达感谢。
Use 谢谢, 谢谢你, or 谢谢你帮我…. The second syllable commonly has a neutral tone in Mandarin.
Thank you for helping me carry the suitcase.
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谢谢你帮我拿行李箱。
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Thank you, but I do not need a bag.
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谢谢，我不需要袋子。
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The character 谢 is repeated. In xièxie the second syllable has no tone mark.
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2 · verb (expression of thanks)
Used to express gratitude to someone.
用来向对方表达感谢。
Use 谢谢你 or thank someone for doing something. The teaching verb label is retained with its expressive function; the second syllable is neutral-toned.
Thank you for reminding me to bring my keys.
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谢谢你提醒我带钥匙。
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Thank you. This explanation is very helpful to me.
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谢谢，这个解释对我很有帮助。
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Mandarin reading: xièxie.
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thank — To express appreciation to someone for what they have done.