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How to Say ‘Thanks!’ in Traditional Chinese

謝啦！

xiè la

[xiè la]

🇹🇼 In Taiwan: 啦 (la) makes 謝 sound casual and breezy, the way you'd thank a friend. Use the full 謝謝 with strangers or in shops.

Phrase Breakdown

謝

xiè

[xiè]

thanks

To thank; used alone it is a casual 'thanks'.

Example

謝你幫忙。

Thanks for your help.

啦

[la]

sentence-final particle (softening)

Makes a statement sound casual and friendly.

Example

沒關係啦。

It's fine, really.

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