欢迎

Learning Chinese: How to Say "Welcome" in Chinese

Chinese Characters: 欢迎
Pinyin: huān yíng
Pronunciation: hwan1 ying2
English Translation: Welcome

Usage:

"欢迎 (huān yíng)" is the most common way to say "welcome" in Chinese. It can be used in both formal and informal settings.

Example:

Chinese: 欢迎来到中国。
Pinyin: Huān yíng lái dào Zhōngguó.
English: Welcome to China.

Variations:

There are a few variations of "欢迎 (huān yíng)" that you may hear:

欢迎光临 (huān yíng guāng lín): A more formal way to say "welcome," often used in businesses or public places.
欢迎回来 (huān yíng huí lái): Literally means "welcome back," used to greet someone who is returning to a place or group.
Tips for Learning:

Practice saying "欢迎 (huān yíng)" out loud to improve your pronunciation.
Listen to native Chinese speakers saying "welcome" to get a sense of the natural rhythm and intonation.
Use "欢迎 (huān yíng)" in your daily conversations to practice using it in context.

Additional Notes:

"欢迎 (huān yíng)" is typically used when greeting someone or welcoming them to a place.
To say "you're welcome" in Chinese, you can say "不客气 (bú kè qì)", which literally means "no problem."
In some regions of China, people may also use "你好 (nǐ hǎo)" to say "welcome" when greeting someone.