杯水之谢 — “A meager or humble token of gratitude”
杯水之谢 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a meager or humble token of gratitude”. A small expression of appreciation, often implying it is insignificant compared to the favor received. Literally, “gratitude of a cup of water”.
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杯水之谢 Pronunciation and Pinyin
杯水之谢 Character Breakdown
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他为我解决了大麻烦，我这点杯水之谢实在不足挂齿。
He helped me solve a big problem; my small token of gratitude is hardly worth mentioning.
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Open the tool →Questions about 杯水之谢
What does 杯水之谢 mean?
杯水之谢 (bēi shuǐ zhī xiè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a meager or humble token of gratitude”.
How do you pronounce 杯水之谢?
杯水之谢 is pronounced bēi shuǐ zhī xiè in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 杯水之谢 literally mean?
Literally, 杯水之谢 means “gratitude of a cup of water”. It is used to mean “a meager or humble token of gratitude”.
What is the Chinese definition of 杯水之谢?
比喻微薄的酬谢。