欢迎
huānyíngTo welcome or greet someone warmly; to express hospitality or approval.
大家欢迎新同事加入我们的团队。
Everyone welcomes the new colleague to join our team.
欢迎光临！
Welcome! (literally: Welcome to visit!)
Often used as an interjection to greet guests or visitors. Can also be used to express approval or acceptance of an idea.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal settings, 欢迎 is often paired with 光临 (guānglín) as in 欢迎光临. In informal contexts, it can stand alone as an interjection.
⚡Gold Rule
Greeting Etiquette
When greeting someone in Chinese, 欢迎 is often accompanied by a slight bow or nod, especially in formal settings.
📖Word Origin
From 歡 (huān, 'joyful') + 迎 (yíng, 'to welcome'). The character 歡 is a variant of 欢, both meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'.
📝Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 欢迎 is often used in written invitations or announcements. In spoken language, it is commonly used as an interjection to greet guests.