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“thank goodness” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiè tiān xiè dì

Example

谢天谢地，他没事。xiè tiān xiè dì tā méi shì

Thank goodness, he's okay.

Illustration for 谢天谢地 (thank goodness)

How to say “thank goodness” in Chinese

“Thank goodness” in Chinese is 谢天谢地 (xiè tiān xiè dì).

Relief breaks through after danger or trouble passes, expressed as thanks for the favorable outcome.

Full entry for 谢天谢地: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 谢天谢地

看到孩子平安归来，他忍不住说：谢天谢地。kàn dào hái zi píng ān guī lái tā rěn bú zhù shuō xiè tiān xiè dì

Seeing his child return safely, he couldn't help saying "Thank goodness".

Tips for using 谢天谢地

  • This interjection can open a sentence about a safe result or stand alone after good news, so its position often signals whether it comments on what follows or closes the reaction.

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