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How to Say ‘Thanks, bro!’ in Simplified Chinese

谢了，兄弟！

xiè le xiōng dì

[shyeah le xiōngdì]

Phrase Breakdown

谢了，

xiè le

Thanks,

A casual, quick way to say thanks. 谢 is fourth tone (falling) and 了 is a light neutral tone: xiè le.

Example

谢了，我先走了。

Thanks, I'm heading off now.

Words in this phrase

谢

xiè

[shyeah]

thanks; thank

Usually appears in words like 谢谢 to express thanks.

Example

谢谢，你们的服务很好，谢。

Thanks, your service is very good, thanks.

了

[le]

particle

Indicates completed action or change of state.

Example

我吃饭了。

I have eaten.

兄弟！

xiōng dì

bro!

Literally 'brothers'. Men use it as a friendly word for a close male friend. In casual speech 弟 is often light: xiōng di.

Example

兄弟，好久不见！

Bro, long time no see!

Words in this phrase

兄弟

xiōng dì

[xiōngdì]

bro; buddy

Used casually to address a male friend, not only a real brother.

Example

兄弟，一起吃饭吧！

Bro, let's eat together!

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