How to Say ‘Come by my place sometime when you’re free.’ in Traditional Chinese
有空來家裡坐坐。
yǒu kòng lái jiā lǐ zuò zuò
[yo-kong lye jyah lee dzwaw-dzwaw]
💬 Usage Tip: This is a gentle invitation with no fixed time. It’s friendly without pressuring the listener.
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: After Lunar New Year greetings, people often extend this kind of invitation to keep relationships warm beyond the holiday.
Phrase Breakdown
有空
yǒu kòng
[yo-kong]
to have time; to be free
A polite, non-pushy way to say “when you have time.” Often used to invite someone during the New Year season.
有空來家裡坐坐，我們再好好聊聊近況。
When you have time, come over and sit for a bit; we can catch up properly.
來
lái
[lye]
to come; to come over
Here it’s used as an invitation: “come (by).” With family/holiday context, it implies a friendly visit.
過年有空來家裡坐坐，一起吃點糖果。
If you’re free during the New Year, come over and sit for a bit; let’s have some candies together.
家裡
jiā lǐ
home; at home
Means “(my/your) home” or “at home,” depending on context.
我今天待在家裡。
I’m staying at home today.
Words in this phrase
家
jiā
[jyah]
home; family; household
In “家裡,” “家” indicates the home/family space where you host guests—common during New Year visiting (拜年/走春).
過年有空來家裡坐坐，跟我家人說聲新年快樂。
If you’re free during the New Year, come to my place and wish my family a Happy New Year.
裡
lǐ
[lee]
inside; in; within
Forms “家裡” = “at home.” It’s very common in friendly invitations: 來家裡… = “come to my place…”
新年有空來家裡坐坐，我在家裡等你。
If you’re free during the New Year, come over and sit for a bit; I’ll be waiting at home.
坐坐
zuò zuò
[dzwaw-dzwaw]
sit for a while; drop by and chat
Polite and casual. It implies a short, friendly visit—very natural during New Year greetings/visiting rounds.
有空來家裡坐坐，喝茶聊天就好。
When you have time, come over and sit for a bit; just tea and chatting is fine.
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