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How to Say ‘Thank you, Uncle!’ in Traditional Chinese

謝謝叔叔!

xiè xiè shū shū

[shyeh-shyeh shūshu]

💬 Usage Tip: In Chinese, the person's title goes after 謝謝. The pattern works for anyone: 謝謝老師 "Thank you, teacher."

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Children are taught to thank the giver by title, not just with a plain 謝謝. Parents often prompt them if they forget.

Phrase Breakdown

謝謝

xiè xiè

[shyeh-shyeh]

thank you

A polite expression used to show gratitude.

Example

面試結束後別忘了說謝謝。

Don't forget to say thank you after the interview ends.

叔叔

shū shū

[shūshu]

uncle (father's younger brother)

Father's younger brother; also used for men of one's parents' generation.

Example

叔叔送我一本書。

My uncle gave me a book.

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