How to Say ‘Welcome!’ in Simplified Chinese
欢迎光临！
huān yíng guāng lín
[hwahn ying gwahng leen]
🇨🇳 In China: [欢迎光临！] is the standard staff greeting when you enter a shop, cafe, or restaurant in China. You usually don't need to answer it; a smile, nod, or going straight to ordering is normal.
Phrase Breakdown
欢迎
huān yíng
[hwahn ying]
welcome
A polite word used to welcome someone when they arrive at a shop or café.
欢迎光临，这边点单。
Welcome, please order over here.
光临
guāng lín
[gwahng leen]
to honor with one's presence
A formal and polite customer-service word used when a guest enters a store.
欢迎光临，请问几位？
Welcome, how many people?
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