How to Say ‘Thanks, driver.’ in Simplified Chinese
谢谢师傅。
xiè xiè shī fù
[xièxiè shīfu]
🇨🇳 In China: Thanking the driver with 师傅 is the normal, friendly way to end a ride, even after a disagreement over the fare.
Phrase Breakdown
谢谢
xiè xiè
[xièxiè]
thank you
A common phrase to express gratitude.
谢谢你的夸奖。
Thank you for your compliment.
师傅
shī fù
[shīfu]
master; driver (polite address)
A polite way to address a taxi driver or skilled worker.
师傅，前面停一下。
Driver, please stop up ahead.
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