你好，欢迎来到中国
nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào zhōngguó
The English phrase "hello welcome to china" is translated into Chinese as 你好，欢迎来到中国 (nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào zhōngguó).
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in China.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nǐ hǎo (hello), huānyíng (welcome), lái dào (come to/arrive at) and zhōngguó (China).
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb phrase 欢迎来到 is the standard way to express "welcome to" a specific location. Additionally, using 您好 instead of 你好 provides a higher level of politeness.
How do you pronounce it?
nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào zhōngguó
Did you know?
- While 你好 is the standard 'hello', people in China often greet arrivals by asking 你吃了吗? which means 'Have you eaten?' This is a way of showing care and welcoming someone rather than literally asking about their meal.
- The word for China, 中国, literally translates to 'Middle Kingdom'. This reflects the ancient historical belief that the region was the center of the civilized world.
- In professional or formal welcomes, speakers often use the phrase 欢迎光临 instead of 欢迎来到. The former literally means 'welcome the light of your presence' and is the standard greeting in shops and hotels.
Examples in context
- 你好，欢迎来到中国！Nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào Zhōngguó!Hello, welcome to China!
- 你好，欢迎来到中国，祝你旅途愉快。Nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào Zhōngguó, zhù nǐ lǚtú yúkuài.Hello, welcome to China, I wish you a pleasant trip.
- 你好，欢迎来到中国，很高兴见到你。Nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào Zhōngguó, hěn gāoxìng jiàn dào nǐ.Hello, welcome to China, it is nice to see you.
Example conversation
Xiao Wen meets Wei at the airport after his long flight.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你好，欢迎来到中国，伟！Nǐ hǎo, huānyíng lái dào Zhōngguó, Wěi!Hello, welcome to China, Wei!
- 伟 Wei谢谢你，晓雯。Xièxiè nǐ, Xiǎowén.Thank you, Xiao Wen.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen你累吗？Nǐ lèi ma?Are you tired?
- 伟 Wei有一点点累。Yǒu yīdiǎndiǎn lèi.A little bit tired.
