How to Say “Thank you” in Chinese

Variants by register

When to use it

The universal Chinese thank-you is 谢谢 (xiè xie). Double-character repetition gives it a slightly softer, more conversational tone than single 谢. It works in every setting from shops to meetings. For formal contexts (emails, receiving a gift from an elder) upgrade to 非常感谢您 (thank you very much). Among friends, 多谢 or just 谢 sounds casual. A response 不客气 (no need to be polite) or 不用谢 (no thanks needed) is expected.

Example sentences

• 谢谢你的帮助。

  Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù.

  Thank you for your help.

• 非常感谢您的时间。

  Fēicháng gǎnxiè nín de shíjiān.

  Thank you very much for your time.

• 多谢，改天请你吃饭。

  Duōxiè, gǎitiān qǐng nǐ chīfàn.

  Thanks, I will treat you to a meal another day.