How to Say ‘Thank you!’ in Simplified Chinese
谢谢！
💬 Usage Tip: Quick and universal. You can make it warmer with [谢谢你] (“thank you”) when appropriate.
🇨🇳 In China: When receiving New Year wishes (or a red envelope), saying [谢谢] is polite—often followed by returning a wish.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
谢谢
[xiè xiè]
thanks; thank you
Standard way to say “thank you.” Often used after receiving New Year wishes.
谢谢！也祝你新年快乐！
Thank you! Wishing you a Happy New Year too!
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