谢谢

Definition

The standard expression of gratitude.

Example

Etymology

'谢谢' (Xièxie) means 'thank you,' combining '谢' (xiè, 'to thank') twice for emphasis, a form of linguistic reduplication found in many languages.

How & Where It’s Used

'谢谢' is used widely in informal and formal contexts to express gratitude, suitable for both spoken and written communication.

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