欢迎来到中国
huān yíng lái dào zhōng guó
Welcome to china · trad. 歡迎來到中國
欢迎来到中国 (huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó) is the standard and most common way to say "welcome to China." It's used to greet visitors to the country, whether by individuals or in more official capacities.
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's suitable for most situations. For a slightly simpler version, you can say 欢迎来中国 (huānyíng lái Zhōngguó). To express extra politeness, especially to an elder or a respected guest, you can add 您 (nín): 欢迎您来到中国. When someone says this to you, a simple 谢谢 (xièxie, "thank you") is an appropriate reply.
How to pronounce it
Sounds like "HWAH-yeeng LAI-dow JONG-gwoh." The first 欢迎 is a high-flat tone followed by a rising tone. 来 is a rising tone, 到 is a falling tone. 中 is a high-flat tone, and 国 is a rising tone.
Other ways to say it
- 欢迎来中国huān yíng lái zhōng guówelcome to China (slightly simpler)
- 欢迎您来到中国huān yíng nín lái dào zhōng guówelcome to China (more polite)
- 欢迎huān yíngwelcome (general)
Examples
欢迎来到中国，祝您旅途愉快！
huān yíng lái dào zhōng guó ， zhù nín lǚ tú yú kuài ！
Welcome to China, wish you a pleasant journey!
各位朋友，欢迎来到中国！
gè wèi péng yǒu ， huān yíng lái dào zhōng guó ！
Friends, welcome to China!
欢迎来到中国！你打算去哪里？
huān yíng lái dào zhōng guó ！ nǐ dǎ suàn qù nǎ lǐ ？
Welcome to China! Where do you plan to go?
Pro tip: While 欢迎 (huānyíng) means "welcome," adding 来到 (láidào) or 来 (lái) + the place name makes it specifically "welcome to [place]." It's not just "welcome, China."
Related phrases
和平 · Peace钱 · Money闭嘴 · Shut up
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