Lovely to See You
Slang Term
British
★★★★★ Very Common
Neutral
Meaning: Nice to see you (warm greeting).
见到你真高兴（温暖的问候）
Qué alegría verte (saludo cálido).
会えて嬉しい（温かい挨拶）
만나서 반가워요 (따뜻한 인사)
Warm British greeting expressing pleasure at seeing someone.
表达见到某人时的喜悦之情的英式温暖问候语。
Saludo británico cálido que expresa el placer de ver a alguien.
相手に会えた喜びを表す、温かいイギリス式の挨拶です。
상대를 만나서 기쁘다는 마음을 표현하는 따뜻한 영국식 인사.
Examples
- Lovely to see you! 见到你真高兴！¡Qué alegría verte!会えて嬉しい！만나서 반가워요!
- Oh, lovely to see you, come in! 哦，见到你真高兴，快进来！¡Oh, qué alegría verte, pasa!まあ、会えて嬉しいわ、どうぞ入って！어머, 만나서 반가워요, 어서 들어와요!
Pronunciation
/ˈlʌvli tə siː juː/
Usage Guide
Context: greeting
Tone: warm
✓ Do Say
- Lovely to see you!见到你真高兴！¡Qué alegría verte!会えて嬉しい！만나서 반가워요!
✗ Don't Say
- Genuine warmth带有真诚的温暖感Expresa calidez genuina心からの温かさを込めて使う表現です진심 어린 따뜻함 표현
Common Mistakes
- British warmth expression
Origin & History
British warm greeting phrase.
Cultural Context
Era: Traditional
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Variations
Lovely to see youSo lovely to see you
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