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    Expressing 'welcome' with 欢迎光临 (huānyíng guānglín) — spoken form

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    欢迎 光临

    Explanation

    The phrase 欢迎光临 (huānyíng guānglín) means 'welcome' and is a polite, formal greeting used to welcome guests or customers to a place. When spoken as two separate words 欢迎 光临, it carries the same meaning and is commonly heard in shops, restaurants, hotels, and formal events.

    Examples

    • 欢迎光临，请问几位？

      Huānyíng guānglín, qǐngwèn jǐ wèi?

      Welcome, how many in your party?

    • 服务员微笑着说："欢迎光临，里面请。"

      Fúwùyuán wēixiào zhe shuō: "Huānyíng guānglín, lǐmiàn qǐng."

      The waiter smiled and said, "Welcome, please come inside."

    • 欢迎光临，今天有什么可以帮您的？

      Huānyíng guānglín, jīntiān yǒu shénme kěyǐ bāng nín de?

      Welcome, how can I help you today?

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