欢迎来到中国
huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó
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.
What does 欢迎来到中国 (huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó) mean?
欢迎来到中国 (huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó) means “welcome to China” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “welcome arrive China.”
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huānyíng lái Zhōngguówelcome to China (slightly simpler)
- 欢迎您来到中国huānyíng nín láidào Zhōngguówelcome to China (more polite)
- 欢迎huānyíngwelcome (general)
Examples
欢迎来到中国，祝您旅途愉快！
huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó, zhù nín lǚtú yúkuài!
Welcome to China, wish you a pleasant journey!
各位朋友，欢迎来到中国！
gèwèi péngyou, huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó!
Friends, welcome to China!
欢迎来到中国！你打算去哪里？
huānyíng láidào Zhōngguó! nǐ dǎsuàn qù nǎli?
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."
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