幸会幸会
xìnghuì xìnghuì
A pleasure to meet you (formal) · trad. 幸會幸會
幸会幸会 (xìnghuì xìnghuì) is a formal and polite expression meaning 'a pleasure to meet you.' It is a classy doubled greeting often used in business first meetings, typically paired with a handshake.
What does 幸会幸会 (xìnghuì xìnghuì) mean?
幸会幸会 (xìnghuì xìnghuì) means “a pleasure to meet you (formal)” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “fortunate meeting, fortunate meeting.”
When to use it
Formal and very polite. It is a classy greeting for business first meetings, often paired with a handshake. For a general 'nice to meet you,' use 很高兴认识你 (hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ). For someone you've heard much about, you might use 久仰大名 (jiǔyǎng dàmíng).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “SHING-hway SHING-hway.” Both 'xìng' are falling tones, and both 'huì' are falling tones. The second '幸会' is often said with slightly less emphasis.
Other ways to say it
- 很高兴认识你hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐnice to meet you (general)
- 久仰大名jiǔyǎng dàmíngI've long admired your reputation (very formal)
- 非常荣幸fēicháng róngxìngit's a great honor (to meet you)
Examples
幸会幸会，李总，我是王明。
xìnghuì xìnghuì, Lǐ Zǒng, wǒ shì Wáng Míng.
A pleasure to meet you, General Manager Li, I am Wang Ming.
初次见面，幸会幸会。
chūcì jiànmiàn, xìnghuì xìnghuì.
First time meeting, a pleasure to meet you.
能与您合作是我的荣幸
néng yǔ nín hézuò shì wǒ de róngxìng
To be able to cooperate with you, it's a pleasure to meet you.
Pro tip: The repetition of 幸会 emphasizes formality and respect, making it ideal for significant first impressions in professional or formal settings. It is not typically used in casual encounters.
Related phrases
久仰大名 · I've heard so much about you这是我的名片 · Here is my business card请多指教 · I look forward to your guidance
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