The word **谢恩** (xiè'ēn) is a compound verb formed by combining the character **谢**, meaning "to thank" or "express gratitude," with the character **恩**, meaning "favor," "grace," or "kindness." It follows a common grammatical structure in Chinese where a verb (**谢**) is directly coupled with its object or target (**恩**), creating the specific meaning "to thank for a kindness" or "to express gratitude for a favor/grace received." This term is often used in formal or religious contexts (e.g., thanking a benefactor or giving thanks to a deity) and exemplifies how Chinese frequently builds precise concepts by logically joining meaningful individual characters.