谢谢光临
xiè xiè guāng lín
Thank you for coming · trad. 謝謝光臨
谢谢光临 (xièxie guānglín) is a polite and common way to thank someone for coming, especially when they are a guest, customer, or attendee at an event or business. It conveys appreciation for their presence.
When to use it
Polite and somewhat formal. It's frequently used by hosts, shopkeepers, or event organizers. For a more general or personal 'thank you for coming,' you can say 谢谢您的到来 (xièxie nín de dàolái). When addressing a group, use 谢谢大家的光临 or 谢谢大家今天来。
How to pronounce it
Sounds roughly like “SHYEH-shyeh GWANG-leen.” The first 谢 is a falling tone, the second is usually said lightly. 光 is a high-level tone, and 临 is a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 谢谢您的到来xiè xiè nín de dào láithank you for your arrival (more general/personal)
- 感谢您的光临gǎn xiè nín de guāng língrateful for your coming (slightly more formal)
- 谢谢大家的光临xiè xiè dà jiā de guāng línthank you everyone for coming
Examples
谢谢光临，欢迎下次再来！
xiè xiè guāng lín ， huān yíng xià cì zài lái ！
Thank you for coming, welcome again next time!
感谢您的光临，请这边请。
gǎn xiè nín de guāng lín ， qǐng zhè biān qǐng 。
Thank you for coming, please come this way.
谢谢大家今天来参加我们的活动。
xiè xiè dà jiā jīn tiān lái cān jiā wǒ men de huó dòng 。
Thank you everyone for coming to our event today.
Pro tip: While 谢谢光临 is perfect for commercial or public settings (shops, restaurants, events), 谢谢您的到来 often feels more personal and warm when inviting friends or family.
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