Direct answer
中文 · Mandarin Chinese with pinyin and simple pronunciation help.
谢谢
Romanization
Xiexie
Pronunciation
shyeh-shyeh
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How to say “thank you” in Chinese
Learn how to say "thank you" in Chinese: 谢谢 (Xiexie), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
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When to use it
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. 谢谢 is the standard way to say thank you in Mandarin Chinese. Add 非常感谢 for a stronger, more formal thank you.
Examples
谢谢。
Thank you.
非常感谢。
Thank you very much.
Common mistakes
Do not translate "thank you" word by word; use the full Chinese phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked safe.
FAQ
How do you say "thank you" in Chinese?
Say 谢谢. The romanization is Xiexie, and the pronunciation is shyeh-shyeh.
Is 谢谢 formal or casual?
This version is marked safe. 谢谢 is the standard way to say thank you in Mandarin Chinese. Add 非常感谢 for a stronger, more formal thank you.
When should I use "thank you" in Chinese?
Use it in everyday conversation. These phrases are broadly useful for travel, messaging, study, and normal social moments. 谢谢 is the standard way to say thank you in Mandarin Chinese. Add 非常感谢 for a stronger, more formal thank you.