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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing thanks with 谢 (xiè)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    谢谢 + (Person)

    Explanation

    谢 (xiè) is a verb meaning "to thank." It is the core character in common expressions like 谢谢 (thank you) and 感谢 (to be grateful). On its own or in compounds, it conveys gratitude in both casual and formal situations.

    Examples

    • 我特别想谢谢你上次帮了我那么大的忙。

      Wǒ tèbié xiǎng xièxie nǐ shàng cì bāng le wǒ nàme dà de máng.

      I especially want to thank you for helping me so much last time.

    • 他写了一封信感谢老师多年的教导。

      Tā xiě le yì fēng xìn gǎnxiè lǎoshī duō nián de jiàodǎo.

      He wrote a letter to thank his teacher for many years of guidance.

    • 这件事多亏了你，我都不知道怎么谢你。

      Zhè jiàn shì duōkuī le nǐ, wǒ dōu bù zhīdào zěnme xiè nǐ.

      This was all thanks to you; I don't even know how to thank you.

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