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How to Say ‘Just coming is enough.’ in Simplified Chinese

人来就好。

rén lái jiù hǎo

[rén lie jiù haow]

🇨🇳 In China: This is a common warm line from hosts meaning your presence is the real gift. It's affectionate, but it doesn't mean you should arrive empty-handed.

Phrase Breakdown

人来

rén lái

you coming (in person)

人 (rén) means 'person'. 来 (lái) means 'come'. Both are second tone.

Example

人来了吗?

Have they arrived?

Words in this phrase

人

rén

[rén]

person

Refers to a human being.

Example

人剑合一是最高的境界。

The unity of man and sword is the highest level.

来

lái

[lie]

to come

A verb meaning “to come,” often used when asking if someone has come to an event before.

Example

你常来这样的行业活动吗?

Do you often come to these kinds of industry events?

就好。

jiù hǎo

is enough

就好 means 'that's all that's needed'. The whole sentence tells the guest that no gifts are needed.

Example

你来就好。

Just you coming is enough.

Words in this phrase

就

jiù

[jiù]

then; just

Indicates the outcome or consequence that follows quickly after an action.

Example

我【就】回来了。

I will be back soon.

好

hǎo

[haow]

okay; good

A common response meaning 'okay' or 'good.'

Example

好呀,我们就做手冲吧。

Okay, let’s make it as pour-over then.

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