有空常来
yǒukòng cháng lái
Come by whenever you're free · trad. 有空常來
有空常来 (Yǒu kòng cháng lái) is a warm and inviting way for a host to say goodbye, encouraging guests to visit again whenever they have free time.
What does 有空常来 (yǒukòng cháng lái) mean?
有空常来 (yǒukòng cháng lái) means “come by whenever you're free” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “have free time often come.”
When to use it
Warm and friendly. It's a common phrase used by hosts when seeing off guests or friends, implying a standing invitation. A more direct invitation might be 欢迎你再来 (huānyíng nǐ zàilái), “welcome you to come again.”
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “yoh KONG chang LYE.” All are full tones: a third tone, a fourth tone, a second tone, and a second tone.
Other ways to say it
- 有空再来yǒukòng zài láicome again when you're free
- 常来玩儿cháng lái wánrcome often to play/visit
- 随时欢迎suíshí huānyíngalways welcome
Examples
谢谢你的款待，有空常来玩儿！
xièxie nǐ de kuǎndài, yǒukòng cháng lái wánr!
Thank you for your hospitality, come visit often when you're free!
今天聊得很开心，有空常来啊！
jīntiān liáo de hěn kāixīn, yǒukòng cháng lái a!
Had a great chat today, come by often when you're free!
下次有空，我们再一起吃饭吧。
xiàcì yǒukòng, wǒmen zài yīqǐ chīfàn ba.
Next time you're free, let's eat together again.
Pro tip: The '常' (cháng) in this expression emphasizes frequency, suggesting the host genuinely hopes for repeated visits.
Related phrases
听我说 · Listen to me你先请 · After you一路平安 · Have a safe trip
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