Formal:
* 谢谢 (xièxie): This is the most common and versatile way to say "thank you." It's appropriate for almost any situation.
Informal:
* 谢谢 (xièxie): Can also be used in informal situations.
* 感谢 (gǎnxiè): A slightly more formal way to say "thank you."
* 谢谢您 (xièxie nín): This is a polite and respectful way to say "thank you," similar to "thank you, sir/madam."
* 多谢 (duōxiè): This is a slightly more formal way to say "thank you very much."
* 谢谢了 (xièxie le): This is a more casual way to say "thank you" and is often used between friends.
Here's how to pronounce "xièxie":
* xie sounds like "shy" with a slight "e" sound at the end
* xie sounds like "she" with a slight "e" sound at the end
Here are some examples of how to use "thank you" in Chinese:
* 谢谢你! (xièxie nǐ!) - Thank you!
* 感谢你的帮助。 (gǎnxiè nǐ de bāngzhù.) - Thank you for your help.
* 多谢您的邀请。 (duōxiè nín de yāoqǐng.) - Thank you for your invitation.
* 谢谢了,朋友! (xièxie le, péngyou!) - Thanks, buddy!
Remember, the best way to learn how to use these phrases correctly is to practice with a native speaker.