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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Mandarin (Mandarin Chinese)
• Method 2 of 3: Cantonese
• Method 3 of 3: Other dialects

The correct way to say “thank you” in Chinese depends on the dialect (Mandarin, Cantonese) in which you are communicating. There are many dialects in the Chinese language, which are spoken both in China itself and in Chinese communities around the world. Here are some ways to say thank you in some of the most common dialects of Chinese.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Mandarin (Mandarin Chinese)

1. 1 Say "behold". This is the most common way to say thank you in Chinese, especially Mandarin Chinese.
   • This dialect of Chinese is spoken in most of North and Southwest China. It is used by the majority of the population of China.
   • "Se" is not literally translated into Russian, but when they say "se se", it means "thank you."
   • The stress falls on the first "se". The second "se" is pronounced neutral and without stress.
   • If you write “thank you” in Chinese characters, the word will look like this: 谢谢.
   • Behold can also be used in other phrases to express gratitude. For example, “Sese ni de bangju” (谢 谢 你 的 帮 助) is a formal way of saying “thank you for your help,” while “sese ni banwo” (谢谢 你 帮 我) is used in informal situations.
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   "What's the best way to say thank you in mandarin?"

   
   

   

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   Translator and Native Chinese Godspeed Chen is a professional translator from China. Has been working in translation and localization for over 15 years.

   SPECIALIST'S ADVICE

   Chinese native Godspitch Chen replies: "Most often to express gratitude use 谢谢 (se se). This phrase is suitable for almost any situation. "

2. 2 Say "nali, nali" when someone is complimenting you. This phrase translates roughly as "what are you, what are you."
   • Chinese culture values ​​humility, and it might sound a little arrogant to say “thank you” in response to a compliment. Saying "what are you, what are you", you kind of reject the compliment.
   • In simplified hieroglyphs, this phrase is written as follows: 哪里 哪里; traditional hieroglyphs - 哪裡 哪裡.
3. 3 You can also respond to "boo, boo, boo" compliments. Like "nali, nali," "boo, boo, boo," is a polite way to turn down a compliment.
   • This phrase is similar to “no, no, no” in Russian.
   • How many times you say boo depends on how badly you want to reject the compliment. The more boo, the more you reject it.
   • In Chinese, "bu" is written as 不.

Method 2 of 3: Cantonese

1. 1 Say "do jo" when you need to thank for a gift. This is the standard way to say thank you in Cantonese.
   • Cantonese is spoken mainly in southern China. It is also spoken by most people living in Hong Kong, Macau, many Chinese communities in Southeast Asia, Canada, Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Panama, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and the United States.
   • This phrase is the most common way to say "thank you" in Cantonese. It is almost always used when you need to thank someone for a particular gift. When you give thanks for a service, you must use a different phrase - "my".
   • In hieroglyphs, such a phrase is written as 多谢.
   • If you thank someone for a gift in advance, say "do jo shin" (thanks in advance) instead of "do jo".
2. 2 Say "my" when you are grateful for a service or service. When someone is doing or serving you, use this phrase to thank the person in Cantonese.
   • This phrase is usually not used when you need to thank someone for a specific gift that you can take in your hands. She is spoken when she is thanked for her services. For example, you might say “cool” to a waitress in a restaurant when she pours water into your glass. However, you should not use "my" when you are accepting a birthday present.
   • "My goy" is written as 唔该.
   • "M" is pronounced in a neutral tone, and say "goy", raise the tone up.
   • Say “my goi nee sin” to thank someone for a service that has not yet been performed.

Method 3 of 3: Other dialects

1. 1 Say "you de" in the Hoi San dialect. This dialect of Chinese is spoken in Taishan, a city in the southern province of Guangdong.
2. 2 Speak Gam Xia in Hokkien (Quanzhang), Hakka, and Chaoshan dialects. This version of "thank you" is appropriate for all three of these dialects.
   • The Hokkien dialect is spoken by many Chinese expats in Southeast Asia, especially in Taiwan and within the southern province of Fujian in China.
   • The Hakka dialect is spoken by the Chinese living in the provinces of Hunan, Fujian, Sichuan, Guangxi, Jiangxi, Guangdong. It is also spoken in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and the United States.
   • The Chaoshan dialect is spoken primarily in Chaoshan, a city in the east of Guangdong province.
   • "Gam sya" is written as 感谢.
3. 3 Speak do xia in Hakka and Taiwanese Chinese. This is an alternative way to say thank you in both dialects.
   • This phrase is spelled as 多谢.