道谢 (dào xiè) — to express thanks, to thank (someone)

Definition

A formal verb meaning 'to express thanks' (often as a set action like thanking someone in person). Contrast with the noun 谢谢, which is the everyday 'thank you' used in conversation.

verb
to express thanksto thank (someone)

Examples

  • 道谢
    Tā xiàng wǒ dào xiè le.
    He thanked me.
  • Wǒ lín bié shí xiàng tā dào le yī shēng xiè.
    I said a word of thanks to him as I left.
  • 道谢
    Nǐ zuì hǎo dāng miàn xiàng zhǔ rén dào xiè.
    You'd better thank the host in person.

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