How to Say Thank You In Mandarin In Any Situation

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Xièxiè

谢谢 

Thank you.

This is the most common phrase to say thank you in Mandarin. It is a basic but effective remark to show appreciation to anyone.

It is safe to say Xièxiè whenever you want to express your gratitude in Chinese in most social situations. 

Xiè le

谢了

Thanks!

This is a quick and informal way to give thanks in Chinese.

You can use Xiè le when saying thank you to friends, family, or colleagues. It is also a popular expression for text messaging where it calls for short words and phrases. 

Duō xiè

多谢 

Many thanks! 

This phrase shows great appreciation in Chinese in a casual way. 

This can be used for informal conversations or through text. 

Duōxièle!

多谢了!

Thanks a lot

This phrase shows great appreciation in Chinese in a casual way with more enthusiasm. 

This can be used when you want to show gratitude to a friend who helped you out. Do not use it for elders or your boss.

Gǎnxiè nǐ wèi wǒ zuò de yīqiè

感谢你为我做的一切.

Thank you for Everything

This is a phrase that shows great gratitude to someone. 

A good example is saying “thank you for everything” to your parents to show thanks for all the things they’ve done for you. 

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Xièxiè nǐ de bāngzhù.

谢谢你的帮助.

Thank you for your help.

This phrase gives thanks for the help you received. 

When someone helps you with something.

Nín zhēnshì tài hǎo le

您真是太好了

That’s very kind of you.

This shows that you are grateful to them and give them recognition for their kind act. You can say Nín zhēnshì tài hǎo le to someone who gives you presents.

You can use this phrase when someone goes out of their way to help you, offer you kindness, or give you a great service.

tài xiè xiè nǐ le, nǐ duì wǒ zhēn hǎo!

太谢谢你了，你对我真好!

Thank you so much! You’re so good to me!

When you want to acknowledge the good deeds done to you.

Use this when you want to show appreciation of their kind action towards you.

fēi cháng gǎn xiè nǐ a！jīn tiān nǐ bāng le wǒ yī gè máng.

非常感谢你啊！今天你帮了我一个忙.

Thank you very much! You did me a favor today.

This phrase shows appreciation of the favor extended towards you.

You can use this phrase when someone gives you some help.

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Gǎnxiè nín de zànměi zhī cí

感谢您的赞美之辞 

Thank you for your kind words.

This phrase is used when someone pays you a compliment, cheers you up, or says something nice to you

You can say Gǎnxiè nín de zànměi zhī cí when someone shows you kindness.

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gǎi tiān qǐng nín chī fàn!

改天请您吃饭!

I’ll treat you to a meal someday!

Action speaks louder than words. This is a great way to show appreciation by giving back to someone who showed you kindness.

You can use this phrase when someone pays for a meal, and you’d like to express your appreciation and gratitude towards them, as well as your willingness to give something in return.

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Xièxiè nǐ ràng wǒ zhī dào.

谢谢你让我知道

Thank you for letting me know.

This phrase is used when someone gives you information or tells you something important.  

You can say Gǎnxiè nín de zànměi zhī cí when someone praises you. 

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Xiè xiè dá jiā

谢谢大家 

Thank you all.

This phrase is commonly used when speaking to a crowd or audience

You can use this phrase to say Thank you in Chinese after giving a presentation or speech in a gathering. 

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Gǎnxiè nín jīntiān de guānglín.

感谢您今天的光临

Thank you for coming today.

This phrase is used when you appreciate someone’s presence or attending your event.

This phrase is essential when you’re doing business meetings, hosting a party, or giving welcome and to start an event. 

Xièxiè nín huā shíjiān hé wǒmen zài yìqǐ.

谢谢您花时间和我们在一起

Thank you for spending time with us.

This phrase is used when you’re concluding your thanks to someone who attended your event. 

This is a great phrase to close a meeting or as a farewell to guests of your party. 

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Xièxie nǐ de lǐwù.

谢谢你的礼物.

Thank you for the gift.

Show your gratitude for an item or gift you received. 

This is a good phrase to remember when you receive a gift from someone. 

Xièxiè nǐ de _____!

谢谢你的 _____!

Thank you for the (item)!

Acknowledging the gift you received and giving thanks.

This is a good phrase when you want to acknowledge the item you received. Example: Xièxiè nǐ de kā fēi (coffee)!

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Wǒ fēicháng gǎnxiè nǐ.

我非常感谢你.

I have learned so much thanks to you.

It means that they have succeeded in helping you achieve something, and you’re thankful for that.

This is a lovely compliment to give your teacher or a friend who helps you learn something or prepare for a test. 

Gǎnxiè nín de nàixīn bìng bāngzhù wǒ tígāo.

感谢您的耐心并帮助我提高.

Thank you for being patient and helping me improve.

It shows appreciation for the patience and help you received. 

This is a good phrase to use if you want to thank your Chinese teacher, trainer, employer, or colleague. This phrase can also be used in any formal or informal situation.

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Xièxiè nín de guānxīn.

谢谢您的关心.

Thank you for your consideration.

This is a formal, even almost solemn, way to thank someone for their thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards you. You’d like to thank them, in essence, for the time and effort they are about to or have spent on your submission.

It is also suitable to use when a Chinese person has to consider something you submit, such as a job application, a project, or a proposal. 

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Bù kèqì

不客气

You’re welcome! 

This is the most used expression. It can fit nearly every situation. 

When someone thanks you. 

Bú yòng xiè

不用谢 

Don’t mention it. 

A casual way of saying “you’re welcome”

When someone thanked you for doing them a favor

Xiǎo shì yī zhuāng

小事一桩

It’s nothing. 

You should be careful when using this phrase as it tends to be more informal. 

You can use it with your friends or family members, but certainly not your boss!

Bù

不 

No

It’s a modest and polite reply to praise in Mandarin. 

Sometimes the Chinese will use some negation words like 不 (bù) 没 (méi) to refuse your praise. It doesn’t mean that they don’t like or agree with what you said. 

Méi guānxi

没关系

No problem

Another casual way of saying “you’re welcome”

Use it in informal speech or text.