欢迎

• Pinyin: huān yíng
• Hanzi breakdown: 欢 (huān) — happy, joyful; 迎 (yíng) — to meet, to greet

Meaning

To welcome; welcome. Used to greet or express that someone is happily received.

A very common word used in greetings, hospitality, and formal announcements. Often seen on signs, heard at events, and used in everyday conversation when receiving guests.

Examples

1. 欢迎你来我家玩。 Welcome to come and visit my home.
2. 欢迎来到北京！ Welcome to Beijing!
3. 大家都很欢迎新同学。 Everyone warmly welcomed the new classmate.

Usage Guide

Context: greetings, hospitality, announcements

Tone: warm, welcoming

Do Say

• 欢迎光临！(Welcome! — commonly used in shops and restaurants)
• 我们欢迎大家来参加。(We welcome everyone to participate.)

Don't Say

• 不要对正在离开的人说欢迎 (Don't say 欢迎 to someone who is leaving — use 慢走 or 再见 instead)

Origin & History

Compound of 欢 (happy, joyful) and 迎 (to meet, to greet). Together they express the joy of receiving someone.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal