Chinese · Greetings & Phrases

欢迎

Huānyíng

Welcome

Beginnerverb

Definition

Used to greet guests or new arrivals warmly.

Example

欢迎来到北京!

Welcome to Beijing!

Etymology

'欢迎' (Huānyíng) means 'welcome,' consisting of '欢' (huān, 'joy') and '迎' (yíng, 'to greet'), expressing hospitality and friendliness.

How & Where It’s Used

'欢迎' is widely used in formal and informal settings to greet guests or newcomers, familiar in both spoken and written Chinese.

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