Definition
道谢 is a formal verb meaning 'to express thanks'. It's a separable verb (离合词): the object or measure word goes between 道 and 谢, e.g. 道了一声谢 ('said a word of thanks') or 道过谢 ('expressed thanks'). The person you're thanking is introduced by 向 or 对, not placed directly after 道谢.
v.o.
to express thanksto thank (someone)
Examples
- 道谢。Tā xiàng wǒ dào xiè le.He thanked me.
- 。Wǒ línbié shí xiàng tā dào le yì shēng xiè.I said a word of thanks to him as I left.
- 道谢。Nǐ zuì hǎo dāngmiàn xiàng zhǔrén dào xiè.You'd better thank the host in person.
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