欢迎 (Huānyíng)
verb · Beginner · Greetings & Phrases
Meaning
English: Welcome
Used to greet guests or new arrivals warmly.
Examples
🗣 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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