谢谢光临
xièxie guānglín
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.
What does 谢谢光临 (xièxie guānglín) mean?
谢谢光临 (xièxie guānglín) means “thank you for coming” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “thank thank bright come.”
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
- 谢谢您来xièxienín láithank you for your arrival (more general/personal)
- 感谢您的光临gǎnxiè nín de guānglíngrateful for your coming (slightly more formal)
- 谢谢大家的光临xièxie dàjiā de guānglínthank you everyone for coming
Examples
谢谢光临，欢迎下次再来！
xièxie guānglín, huānyíng xiàcì zàilái!
Thank you for coming, welcome again next time!
感谢您的光临，请这边请。
gǎnxiè nín de guānglín, qǐng zhèbiān qǐng.
Thank you for coming, please come this way.
谢谢大家今天来参加我们的活动。
xièxie dàjiā jīntiān lái cānjiā wǒmen de huódòng.
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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