How to Say ‘Welcome’ in Simplified Chinese
欢迎您
huān yíng nín
[hwahn ying neen]
💬 Usage Tip: [欢迎] can work like a verb on its own: [欢迎您] literally means 'welcome you.' The same pattern works with other polite set phrases like [谢谢您].
🇨🇳 In China: [欢迎您] sounds more like a greeting from staff than something a customer would say. You'll hear it when arriving, calling, or being shown in.
Phrase Breakdown
欢迎
huān yíng
[hwahn ying]
welcome
A warm greeting used by staff. It is often said to guests arriving for a reservation.
欢迎您今晚按时来参加晚餐。
You are welcome to come on time tonight for dinner.
您
nín
[neen]
you (polite)
A respectful form of 'you' used for customers. It makes service language more polite.
欢迎您和朋友一起来餐厅。
We welcome you and your friends to come to the restaurant together.
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