verb / interjection HSK 1
Traditional 謝謝
thank you · thanks
Meaning
谢谢 is the most common and universal way to express gratitude in Mandarin Chinese. It can be used in nearly any situation, from casual to formal contexts. The word is formed by repeating the character 谢, which means 'to thank' or 'to express gratitude.'
Usage
Native speakers use 谢谢 constantly in daily interactions. It can stand alone or be followed by 你 (nǐ, you) for 谢谢你. For greater emphasis or formality, speakers often say 非常感谢 or 多谢. In very casual contexts among close friends, some people may use 谢了 instead.
Examples
- 01谢谢你帮我搬家。.Thank you for helping me move.
- 02真的很谢谢！!Thank you so much!
Characters
Common collocations
- 谢谢你thank you (singular)
- 谢谢你们thank you (plural)
- 非常谢谢thank you very much
- 谢谢关心thanks for your concern
Origin
The character 谢 originally meant 'to decline' or 'to wither,' but evolved to mean 'to thank' through the sense of humbly declining further kindness. Repeating it creates the common thanks expression.