Thank You = 谢谢 [xiè xie]
A red roly-poly bear has been knocked over thousands of times and always pops back up. When a hand finally tucks it into bed, it says: 谢谢.
谢谢 (xièxie) means “thank you.” It is one character said twice, and the second 谢 is light and short. To thank a person, add them after it: 谢谢你 (xièxie nǐ).
The usual reply is 不客气 (bú kèqi), “you’re welcome,” or 不用谢 (bú yòng xiè), “no need to thank me.” The wobbly toy itself is a 不倒翁 (bùdǎowēng), literally “old man who never falls.”
谢谢你的帮助。 — Xièxie nǐ de bāngzhù. — Thank you for your help.
谢谢！不客气。 — Xièxie! Bú kèqi. — Thanks! You’re welcome.