‘多谢’ is a polite, warm expression meaning 'many thanks' or 'thank you very much.' Literally, 多 (duō) means 'many' or 'much,' and 谢 (xiè) means 'to thank.' Together, they intensify gratitude beyond the basic 谢谢 (xiè xie), conveying sincere appreciation. It’s commonly used in spoken and written Chinese — especially when someone has done something kind, helpful, or generous.

This phrase carries a slightly more formal or heartfelt tone than 谢谢 and is frequently heard in service interactions (e.g., receiving help at a store or restaurant), after receiving a gift, or when acknowledging advice or support. While not as ceremonious as 十分感谢 (shífēn gǎnxiè), it strikes a natural balance between warmth and politeness, making it widely appropriate in everyday social exchanges among acquaintances, colleagues, and even strangers.