谢谢

xiè xie v.

to thank; thanks

The universal verbal release of gratitude, returning kindness with heart.

Saying 谢谢您 acknowledges someone's service with humility and mutual dignity.

Common Usage & Traps

  • 谢谢您 — thank you, sir (respectful)
  • 十分谢谢 非常感谢 / 谢谢

    十分 does not naturally collocate with casual 谢谢.

When is it appropriate to say "谢谢您" instead of casual "谢谢你"?

Because the cook is an elderly gentleman; using 您 shows deeply ingrained Chinese filial respect.

Addressing elders with 谢谢您 immediately elevates the conversation into genuine traditional politeness.

Appears in Stories 6 stories

Real context sentences across different daily scenarios and graded readings.

《热面条》 (Hot Noodles on a Cold Night) HSK 1
~5 min read 399 chars
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Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.

  • 大中吃好面条,都对老先生说:“ 谢谢 您,面条很好吃。”

《谢谢您请》 (The Day 'Please' Stayed Home) HSK 1
~2 min read 132 chars
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Everyday greetings are a gateway to natural Chinese. Practice time-based hellos like “早上好” and “晚安,” learn to address teachers with the respectful “您,” and see how families skip formalities to speak warmly at home.

  • 家人、朋友关系好,“ 谢谢 ”、“您”、“请”太客气,在家说话不客气,可以不说“您和请”。

《五块钱》 (The Five-Yuan Gift) HSK 1
~6 min read 414 chars
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This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.

  • 高先明对老先生说:“ 谢谢 您!

  • 高先明说:“老先生, 谢谢 您那天的五块钱。”

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