非常感谢
fēicháng gǎnxiè
Thank you very much · trad. 非常感謝
非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) is a more emphatic and formal way to say "thank you very much" in Mandarin Chinese. It expresses a deeper level of gratitude than a simple 谢谢 (xièxie).
What does 非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) mean?
非常感谢 (fēicháng gǎnxiè) means “thank you very much” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “very thank.”
When to use it
More formal and polite than 谢谢. Use it when you want to express strong appreciation, especially in more serious or significant situations. A common reply is 不客气 (bù kèqi), "you're welcome."
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "fay-CHAHNG GAHN-shyeh." The first syllable of 非常 is a high-level tone, the second is a rising tone. 感谢 has a third tone followed by a falling tone.
Other ways to say it
- 谢谢xièxiethank you (general)
- 万分感谢wànfēn gǎnxièextremely grateful (stronger, more formal)
Examples
非常感谢您的帮助。
fēicháng gǎnxiè nín de bāngzhù.
Thank you very much for your help.
我非常感谢您的好意。
wǒ fēicháng gǎnxiè nín de hǎoyì.
I'm very grateful for your kindness.
非常感谢您抽出时间。
fēicháng gǎnxiè nín chōuchū shíjiān.
Thank you very much for taking the time.
Pro tip: While 谢谢 is suitable for most daily interactions, use 非常感谢 when you genuinely want to convey strong appreciation or when the favor is significant.
Related phrases
谢谢 · Thank you不客气 · You're welcome不好意思 · Excuse me
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