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感谢 (gǎnxiè) — use 多亏 (duōkuī) when attributing a fortunate outcome to a specific cause, while 感谢 (gǎnxiè) is more general and expresses gratitude without implying luck.
Learners often confuse 多亏 with similar expressions like 幸亏 (xìngkuī), which also means 'luckily' but is less about gratitude. Use 多亏 in informal settings to express appreciation for someone’s help or a fortunate circumstance. Be aware of tone variations, as the first tone can be pronounced incorrectly.
As an HSK 5 word, 多亏 connects well with other expressions of gratitude and luck, such as 幸福 (xìngfú) meaning 'happiness.' Focus on using it in sentences that express outcomes and the role of others in those outcomes to enhance fluency.
Learners often mistakenly use 多亏 when there is no clear benefactor, saying something like '多亏我自己努力' (Thanks to my own efforts), which sounds awkward. Instead, clarify the contribution: '多亏我朋友的帮助' (Thanks to my friend's help).
Pronunciation of 多亏
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How to say thanks to in Chinese
“thanks to” in Chinese is多亏
多亏 (duōkuī) is an expression used to convey gratitude or relief, often translated as 'thanks to' or 'luckily.' It is commonly used to acknowledge the positive contribution of someone or something in a favorable outcome, typically in a conversational or informal context.
When to use 多亏
Learners often confuse 多亏 with similar expressions like 幸亏 (xìngkuī), which also means 'luckily' but is less about gratitude. Use 多亏 in informal settings to express appreciation for someone’s help or a fortunate circumstance. Be aware of tone variations, as the first tone can be pronounced incorrectly.
多亏 or something close to it
感谢 (gǎnxiè) — use 多亏 (duōkuī) when attributing a fortunate outcome to a specific cause, while 感谢 (gǎnxiè) is more general and expresses gratitude without implying luck.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 多亏 when there is no clear benefactor, saying something like '多亏我自己努力' (Thanks to my own efforts), which sounds awkward. Instead, clarify the contribution: '多亏我朋友的帮助' (Thanks to my friend's help).
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Grammar Patterns of 多亏
多亏 functions as an adverb — it modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. In Chinese, adverbs sit BEFORE the verb they modify (我也去, 他常常迟到), never after it. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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____一块1/4英寸厚的防弹钢板，他才捡了条命。
His life was saved by a quarter-inch-thick bullet-proof steel screen.
Example Sentences for 多亏 (3)
Frequently Asked Questions about 多亏
You can say, '多亏你帮我，我才能完成这个项目。' (Thanks to your help, I was able to complete this project.)
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