How to Say ‘Thank you’ in Traditional Chinese
謝謝你
xiè xiè nǐ
[shyeh-shyeh nee]
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: [謝謝你] is fine and warm in family situations, including with in-laws. In Taiwan people also often show thanks through tone and repeated appreciation, not just one formal-sounding line.
Phrase Breakdown
謝謝
xiè xiè
[shyeh-shyeh]
thank you
The standard way to say 'thank you.' It can be used alone or before naming the person.
真的謝謝你幫忙。
Thank you so much for helping.
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The singular 'you.' In polite family situations, it may sound warmer when used in thanks.
謝謝你來家裡。
Thank you for coming to our home.
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