The most common way to say "thank you" in Chinese is 谢谢 (xièxiè), pronounced roughly as "syeh-syeh," with the first syllable having a fourth tone and the second syllable being lighter and neutral. This phrase is versatile and safe to use in most social interactions. Other variations include:
- 谢谢你 (xièxiè nǐ) for "thank you" with more emphasis on the person.
- 谢谢您 (xièxiè nín) for a more formal and courteous "thank you."
- 多谢 (duōxiè) meaning "thanks a lot," used mainly among friends or texting.
- 感谢 (gǎnxiè) meaning "many thanks" or "grateful," used more formally.
- 非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) meaning "thank you very much," used for deep gratitude in formal situations.
To say "thank you everyone," you can say 谢谢大家 (xièxiè dàjiā). These expressions cover a wide range of formal and informal situations, making it easy to express gratitude appropriately in Chinese.
