How to Say ‘Welcome’ in Simplified Chinese
欢迎
huān yíng
[hwan ying]
💬 Usage Tip: [欢迎] is often followed directly by the person being welcomed: [欢迎你们一家], [欢迎您], [欢迎大家]. Chinese doesn't need a word like 'to' here.
Phrase Breakdown
欢迎
huān yíng
[hwan ying]
welcome
Used to greet guests warmly. Very common in service and hospitality settings.
欢迎提前预约周末的晚餐。
You’re welcome to reserve dinner for the weekend in advance.
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