谢 xiè

to thank; (bound form) to apologize; (bound form) to decline; to refuse; (bound form) (of flowers, leaves etc) to wither

HSK 112 strokesTrad. 謝

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谢 · 12 strokes

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Phonetic-semantic compound⿰讠射

In this compound, the meaning comes from 讠 (speech); 射 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

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xiè xieto thank

gǎn xièto thank; to be grateful

diāo xièto wither; to wilt; wizened

xiè juéto refuse politely

xīn chén dài xièmetabolism (biology)

bù xièdon't mention it; not at all

dài xièreplacement; substitution; metabolism (biol.)

duō xièmany thanks

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