{"id":41222,"date":"2024-11-07T17:09:39","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T09:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/?p=41222"},"modified":"2026-09-30T04:20:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T08:20:23","slug":"happy-thanksgiving-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/happy-thanksgiving-message-post-41222\/","title":{"rendered":"100+ Happy Thanksgiving Messages, Wishes &amp; Greetings [2026]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>A good Thanksgiving message names one thing you are grateful for, speaks to the person directly, and ends with a warm wish, for example: &#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! I&#8217;m so grateful for our family and the love we share.&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide collects 100+ Happy Thanksgiving messages, wishes and greetings for family, friends, coworkers, clients, teachers and kids, plus short texts, funny lines, and a section on how to say Happy Thanksgiving in Chinese (\u611f\u6069\u8282\u5feb\u4e50, G\u01cen&#8217;\u0113n Ji\u00e9 ku\u00e0il\u00e8) with pinyin. Copy any message as it is, or swap in a personal detail to make it your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 26 in the United States and on Monday, October 12 in Canada.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-25.jpeg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Greetings: Happy Thanksgiving Message, Wishes\" class=\"wp-image-41226\" style=\"width:850px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"quick-picks-10-happy-thanksgiving-messages-that-work-for-anyone\"><\/span>Quick Picks: 10 Happy Thanksgiving Messages That Work for Anyone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These ten Thanksgiving messages suit almost any recipient and fit in a card, a text or a social post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Thank you for being part of my year. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a day full of good food and the people you love.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Thankful for you today and every day. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Sending warm Thanksgiving wishes to you and your family.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;May your heart and home be full this Thanksgiving.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter and second helpings.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! I hope your day is as wonderful as you are.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Grateful for the people who make life brighter. 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Address the person by name, say specifically what you are thankful for, then close with a wish for their holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Part<\/th><th>What to do<\/th><th>Example<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Greet<\/td><td>Use the person&#8217;s name or relationship<\/td><td>&#8220;Dear Grandma,&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank<\/td><td>Name one specific thing<\/td><td>&#8220;thank you for teaching me your pie recipe&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wish<\/td><td>Close with a holiday wish<\/td><td>&#8220;Wishing you a warm and happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tone should follow the relationship: warm for family, casual for friends, and polished but human for coworkers and clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"happy-thanksgiving-messages-for-family\"><\/span>Happy Thanksgiving Messages for Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving message to family should emphasize love, togetherness and gratitude for the bonds you share. 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May our hearts be filled with gratitude as we enjoy this beautiful day together.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing us all a day of joy and reflection. I&#8217;m so thankful to have such a wonderful family.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;On this Thanksgiving, I appreciate the strong bonds we have and the memories we continue to create together.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving to my beloved family! Let&#8217;s celebrate the blessings we have and the love that unites us.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"happy-thanksgiving-messages-for-friends\"><\/span>Happy Thanksgiving Messages for Friends<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving message to a friend should celebrate shared memories and be easy to send by text, social media or card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving to my incredible friends! I cherish our friendship and the memories we&#8217;ve made together.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;On this day of gratitude, I want to thank you for always being there. Happy Thanksgiving, my dear friend!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a day filled with love and laughter. Happy Thanksgiving to one of my closest friends!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! May your day be as wonderful as our friendship.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Grateful for the laughter and fun we share. Happy Thanksgiving to an amazing friend!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;This Thanksgiving, I&#8217;m thankful for friends like you who make life brighter. Enjoy your holiday!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! Let&#8217;s celebrate the beautiful moments and memories we&#8217;ve created together.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a Thanksgiving overflowing with joy and good food. You deserve all the happiness in the world!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;On this special day, I&#8217;m thankful for your friendship and all the support you give.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;May your Thanksgiving be filled with warmth, joy and the company of good friends. Cheers to you!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"happy-thanksgiving-messages-for-coworkers-and-employees\"><\/span>Happy Thanksgiving Messages for Coworkers and Employees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving message to coworkers or employees should acknowledge hard work and commitment while staying professional. Keep humor light, and avoid it entirely if you are not sure it will land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving to our valued team! Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a joyful and restful Thanksgiving. Thank you for being an essential part of our success!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for your commitment and passion. Enjoy this special time with your loved ones.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;As we celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to express my appreciation for each of you. Thank you for all that you do!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a Thanksgiving filled with joy, relaxation and gratitude. Happy Thanksgiving to our fantastic team!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for making this year better. Enjoy a well-deserved break, and Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Grateful to work with such a supportive team. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! Your effort this year made a real difference, and we noticed.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"happy-thanksgiving-messages-for-clients-and-business-partners\"><\/span>Happy Thanksgiving Messages for Clients and Business Partners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving message to a client should thank them for their trust and partnership without sounding like a sales pitch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As we reflect on what we&#8217;re thankful for, we want you to know that your business is greatly appreciated.&#8221;. They acknowledge hard work and commitment while fostering a positive workplace culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! We appreciate your trust and partnership. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;On this Thanksgiving, we want to express our gratitude for your support. Thank you for being a valued client!&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving filled with peace and happiness. We are thankful for the opportunity to work with you.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! Your partnership means a lot to us. We hope you enjoy a wonderful holiday with your loved ones.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-30.jpeg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Message to Employees\" class=\"wp-image-41231\" style=\"width:848px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"inspirational-and-spiritual-thanksgiving-messages\"><\/span>Inspirational and Spiritual Thanksgiving Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An inspirational Thanksgiving message connects gratitude to something larger, whether faith, nature or community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;May this Thanksgiving be a time of healing, hope and renewal, as we support one another and give thanks.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;May this Thanksgiving be a time of spiritual renewal and growth, as we come together to give thanks for the blessings in our lives.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;As we gather around the table, let us remember the true meaning of Thanksgiving: to give thanks for the love, support and abundance that surround us.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;May our hearts be filled with gratitude and our spirits lifted by the joy and love of the holiday season.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Let us take a moment to reflect on the blessings in our lives and thank those who have made a positive impact on our journey.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"612\" height=\"408\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-more.wukongedu.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-33.jpeg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Wishes for Friends\" class=\"wp-image-41234\" style=\"width:872px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"happy-thanksgiving-wishes-for-friends-family-and-coworkers\"><\/span>Happy Thanksgiving Wishes for Friends, Family and Coworkers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanksgiving wishes are forward-looking: they focus on the holiday the recipient is about to have rather than on your gratitude. These wishes differ from the messages above and work well in cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For friends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you delicious food and cherished moments with the people you love.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;May your heart be filled with gratitude and your day with laughter.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a warm and wonderful Thanksgiving surrounded by loved ones. Enjoy every moment!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Let&#8217;s celebrate the good times and create new memories together. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;May your home be filled with warmth and your heart with happiness.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For family<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;May our family bond grow stronger with each passing year. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;On this beautiful day, I&#8217;m grateful for our family. You are my greatest blessing.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you all a Thanksgiving filled with laughter and love. I cherish our time together.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;May this day bring us closer and fill our hearts with gratitude.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a day of joy and gratitude, and a second slice of pie.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For coworkers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a relaxing Thanksgiving filled with joy. Thank you for being an invaluable part of our team!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;May this holiday bring you peace and happiness. We appreciate all that you do!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;On this day of thanks, we want to recognize your hard work and dedication. Enjoy the holiday!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a Thanksgiving surrounded by family and love. Thank you for being part of our success!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving filled with joy and laughter. You deserve it!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"short-thanksgiving-messages-for-texts-and-social-media\"><\/span>Short Thanksgiving Messages for Texts and Social Media<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A short Thanksgiving message is one sentence that fits in a text, a caption or a gift tag. Each of these is under 15 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! Thankful for you.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Hope your Thanksgiving is filled with love and laughter.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Grateful hearts, full plates. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thankful, grateful and blessed. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Sending you all the Thanksgiving warmth.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Family, food and gratitude. That&#8217;s Thanksgiving.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving from our table to yours.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thankful for today and everyone in it.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a Thanksgiving to remember.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"funny-thanksgiving-messages-for-friends-and-family\"><\/span>Funny Thanksgiving Messages for Friends and Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A funny Thanksgiving message works best with close friends and family. Keep it warm, and skip jokes about anyone&#8217;s cooking or politics unless you know them well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Wishing you a Thanksgiving with good food, good company and no traffic jams!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! May your turkey be juicy and your relatives&#8217; opinions brief.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thankful for friends who never mention how dry my turkey was.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Today, stretchy pants are a personal-growth strategy. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;May your gravy be smooth and your group chat be quiet. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m thankful for you, and for whoever invented pie.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! Eat until you can&#8217;t, then dessert.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Gobble gobble! Wishing you a day full of food and nothing you have to cook.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"thanksgiving-messages-for-teachers-neighbors-and-faraway-family\"><\/span>Thanksgiving Messages for Teachers, Neighbors and Faraway Family<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving message can also thank the people around us beyond family and friends. Teachers, neighbors and relatives who live far away are often overlooked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For teachers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for the time and care you put into our class. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;You make learning something we look forward to. Wishing you a restful Thanksgiving.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for believing in us. Happy Thanksgiving, [teacher&#8217;s name]!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Grateful for everything you teach, and how you teach it. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For neighbors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;So thankful to have you as neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for always being kind and looking out for us. Wishing you a lovely holiday.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Happy Thanksgiving! We&#8217;re lucky to live next door to you.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>For family far away<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Though we&#8217;re apart this Thanksgiving, you&#8217;re in our hearts. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Wishing I could be at your table. Sending love and a virtual hug.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Our family bond is strong enough to cross any distance. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Save me a slice of pie. Thinking of you today and grateful for you always.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"thanksgiving-messages-kids-can-write-in-cards\"><\/span>Thanksgiving Messages Kids Can Write in Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Thanksgiving message written by a child should be short, specific and in the child&#8217;s own voice. Writing one is also a small, real-world writing exercise: naming what you are thankful for and saying it kindly. These eight messages can be used as starters for children roughly ages 6 to 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Dear Grandma, thank you for cooking with me. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Dear Grandpa, thank you for reading me stories. I&#8217;m thankful for you.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Mom and Dad, thank you for taking care of me. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Dear Ms. [name], thank you for helping me learn to read. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;To my best friend, thank you for playing with me at recess. I&#8217;m thankful for you.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m thankful for my family, my dog and pumpkin pie. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Thank you for being so kind to me. I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;I&#8217;m thankful for my school, my friends and my teacher. Happy Thanksgiving!&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Tip for parents: ask your child to finish the sentence &#8220;I&#8217;m thankful for ___ because ___&#8221; and use the answer as the card. A &#8220;because&#8221; turns a generic message into a personal one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"how-do-you-say-happy-thanksgiving-messages-in-chinese\"><\/span>How Do You Say Happy Thanksgiving Messages in Chinese?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Happy Thanksgiving in Chinese is <strong>\u611f\u6069\u8282\u5feb\u4e50 (G\u01cen&#8217;\u0113n Ji\u00e9 ku\u00e0il\u00e8)<\/strong>. The word \u611f\u6069\u8282 combines \u611f\u6069 (g\u01cen&#8217;\u0113n, &#8220;to feel grateful&#8221;) and \u8282 (ji\u00e9, &#8220;festival, holiday&#8221;), and \u5feb\u4e50 (ku\u00e0il\u00e8) means &#8220;happy.&#8221; Thanksgiving is not a national holiday in China, but the term \u611f\u6069\u8282 is widely understood, and a Chinese greeting is a thoughtful gesture for Mandarin-speaking family, friends and colleagues. For a full vocabulary guide, see our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wukongsch.com\/blog\/thanksgiving-day-in-chinese-post-21563\/\">Thanksgiving in Chinese guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Say &#8220;Thank You&#8221; and Thanksgiving Wishes in Chinese?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The table below translates the most common Thanksgiving messages into Simplified Chinese with pinyin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>English<\/th><th>Chinese<\/th><th>Pinyin<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Happy Thanksgiving!<\/td><td>\u611f\u6069\u8282\u5feb\u4e50\uff01<\/td><td>G\u01cen&#8217;\u0113n Ji\u00e9 ku\u00e0il\u00e8!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you.<\/td><td>\u8c22\u8c22\u3002<\/td><td>Xi\u00e8xie.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you very much.<\/td><td>\u975e\u5e38\u611f\u8c22\u3002<\/td><td>F\u0113ich\u00e1ng g\u01cenxi\u00e8.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I&#8217;m grateful for you.<\/td><td>\u6211\u5f88\u611f\u6fc0\u4f60\u3002<\/td><td>W\u01d2 h\u011bn g\u01cenj\u012b n\u01d0.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>I&#8217;m thankful we are a family.<\/td><td>\u6211\u5f88\u611f\u6069\u6211\u4eec\u662f\u4e00\u5bb6\u4eba\u3002<\/td><td>W\u01d2 h\u011bn g\u01cen&#8217;\u0113n w\u01d2men sh\u00ec y\u00ec ji\u0101r\u00e9n.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wishing you and your family a happy Thanksgiving.<\/td><td>\u795d\u4f60\u548c\u5bb6\u4eba\u611f\u6069\u8282\u5feb\u4e50\u3002<\/td><td>Zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 h\u00e9 ji\u0101r\u00e9n G\u01cen&#8217;\u0113n Ji\u00e9 ku\u00e0il\u00e8.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you for always being there for me.<\/td><td>\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u4e00\u76f4\u966a\u5728\u6211\u8eab\u8fb9\u3002<\/td><td>Xi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 y\u00eczh\u00ed p\u00e9i z\u00e0i w\u01d2 sh\u0113nbi\u0101n.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you for being my good friend.<\/td><td>\u8c22\u8c22\u4f60\u4e00\u76f4\u662f\u6211\u7684\u597d\u670b\u53cb\u3002<\/td><td>Xi\u00e8xie n\u01d0 y\u00eczh\u00ed sh\u00ec w\u01d2 de h\u01ceo p\u00e9ngyou.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Wishing you good health and happiness.<\/td><td>\u795d\u4f60\u5065\u5eb7\u5feb\u4e50\u3002<\/td><td>Zh\u00f9 n\u01d0 ji\u00e0nk\u0101ng ku\u00e0il\u00e8.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May your table be full and your home full of laughter.<\/td><td>\u613f\u4f60\u7684\u9910\u684c\u4e30\u76db\uff0c\u7b11\u58f0\u4e0d\u65ad\u3002<\/td><td>Yu\u00e0n n\u01d0 de c\u0101nzhu\u014d f\u0113ngsh\u00e8ng, xi\u00e0osh\u0113ng b\u00f9du\u00e0n.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you for your hard work. (coworkers)<\/td><td>\u611f\u8c22\u60a8\u7684\u8f9b\u52e4\u4ed8\u51fa\u3002<\/td><td>G\u01cenxi\u00e8 n\u00edn de x\u012bnq\u00edn f\u00f9ch\u016b.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you for your continued support. (clients)<\/td><td>\u611f\u8c22\u60a8\u4e00\u76f4\u4ee5\u6765\u7684\u652f\u6301\u3002<\/td><td>G\u01cenxi\u00e8 n\u00edn y\u00eczh\u00ed y\u01d0l\u00e1i de zh\u012bch\u00ed.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Thank you, teacher. 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