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谢谢 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • acknowledgment noun The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
  • thank verb To express gratitude to someone.
  • thank you interjection A polite expression used to acknowledge a gift, favour, service or kindness.

Senses

谢谢 is used for these senses in English:

  • acknowledgment The act of recognizing in a particular character or relationship; recognition of existence, authority, truth, or genuineness.
  • thank To express appreciation or gratitude toward (someone or something).
  • thank you An expression of gratitude or politeness in response to something done or given. [from c. 1400]
  • thanks to Because of; normally used with a positive connotation, though it can be used sarcastically.

acknowledgment — full definition

  1. noun The act of admitting or recognizing something as true.
  2. noun A note of thanks or credit given to someone for their help.
  3. noun A signal confirming that a message or delivery was received.

thank — full definition

  1. verb To express gratitude to someone.
  2. verb To hold someone or something responsible, often for something bad (usually with "for").

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