xiè ēn
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  • v.(usually of a minister to an emperor) express gratitude for a favour; reciprocate one's kindness

    • nǐ jiù le zhè ge hái zi de shēng mìng tā jīn tiān tè dì gǎn lái xiè ēn

      这个孩子生命今天特地赶来谢恩

      The boy has come specially to thank you for saving his life.

Word usage

  • "谢" and "恩" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
    • 父母外出打工

      He thanked his parents and went out to work.

    • 捐款

      I thanked the donors.

    • 老师

      He gave thanks to the teacher and gave him a present.