欢迎加入我们的大家庭
huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng
欢迎加入我们的大家庭 (huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng) is the Mandarin way to say "welcome to our family".
This phrase is used to warmly accept a new member into a family or a close-knit group. While often used in literal family settings, it is also commonly used metaphorically in corporate or community settings to make a newcomer feel included.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "welcome join our big family".
Which one should you use?
欢迎加入我们的大家庭 is the default form. The phrase 熱烈歡迎你加入我們的大家庭 is a formal way to express an enthusiastic welcome to someone joining an extended family. For more formal situations, you may use 歡迎加入我們的家庭. In informal settings, you can use 欢迎加入我们家 or the playful expression 哟，欢迎成为我们家的一员啊.
How do you pronounce it?
huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng
Did you know?
- The character 家 is composed of the radicals for 'roof' and 'pig'. Historically, a 'family' was defined as people living under one roof with livestock, symbolizing stability and prosperity.
- In many Chinese business cultures, the phrase 大家庭 or 'big family' is a standard way to describe a company's culture, signaling that employees are treated as relatives rather than just workers.
- The word 大 in the phrase 大家庭 does not just signify physical size, but also carries connotations of abundance and prosperity.
Examples in context
- 欢迎加入我们的大家庭。Huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng.Welcome to our big family.
- 新成员，欢迎加入我们的大家庭！Xīn chéngyuán, huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng!New member, welcome to our big family!
- 你是我们的一员，欢迎加入我们的大家庭。Nǐ shì wǒmen de yī yuán, huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng.You are one of us, welcome to our big family.
Example conversation
Xiaowen introduces her new husband to her relatives.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen志强，这是我的父母。Zhìqiáng, zhè shì wǒ de fùmǔ.Zhiqiang, these are my parents.
- 志强 Zhiqiang你们好，很高兴见到你们。Nǐmen hǎo, hěn gāoxìng jiàndào nǐmen.Hello, it is very nice to meet you.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen他们想对你说：欢迎加入我们的大家庭！Tāmen xiǎng duì nǐ shuō: huānyíng jiārù wǒmen de dàjiātíng!They want to say: welcome to our family!
- 志强 Zhiqiang谢谢你们，我也很开心。Xièxie nǐmen, wǒ yě hěn kāixīn.Thank you, I am very happy too.
