How to Say ‘Make yourself at home.’ in Simplified Chinese
像在家一样。
xiàng zài jiā yī yàng
[shyang dzeye jyah ee-yahng]
🇨🇳 In China: Saying [像在家一样] is a warm hospitality phrase, inviting you to relax and be comfortable. In a café, it sounds especially personal and welcoming rather than formal.
Phrase Breakdown
像
xiàng
[shyang]
like; as if
Introduces a comparison, meaning 'like' or 'as if.'
这里的气氛像在家一样。
The atmosphere here is like being at home.
在家
zài jiā
at home
Describes being in one's home environment.
我今天在家休息。
I'm resting at home today.
Words in this phrase
在
zài
[dzeye]
to be at; in
Shows location, here meaning 'at home.'
在家喝咖啡也很舒服。
Drinking coffee at home is also very comfortable.
家
jiā
[jyah]
home
Refers to one’s home or household.
这家店让客人感觉像在家一样。
This shop makes customers feel like they are at home.
一样
yī yàng
[ee-yahng]
the same; alike
Completes the comparison structure 像…一样, meaning 'just like...'
这里的环境像在家一样舒服。
The environment here is as comfortable as being at home.
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