How to Say ‘Thank you (polite)’ in Simplified Chinese
谢谢您
xiè xiè nín
[shieh shyeh neen]
🇨🇳 In China: Using [谢谢您] instead of plain [谢谢] sounds a bit warmer and more respectful. With a driver, that's natural if they've just reassured you or agreed to your request.
Phrase Breakdown
谢谢
xiè xiè
[shieh shyeh]
thank you
A common polite expression to express thanks.
谢谢您提醒我这条路堵。
Thank you for reminding me that this road is congested.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of 'you,' often used in service situations.
谢谢您帮我看路线。
Thank you for helping me check the route.
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