fun1 jing4歡迎欢迎
Jyutpingfun1 jing4
Yalefūn yìhng
Definition
To welcome or greet; to be pleased with someone's arrival.
neutralpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Often used in formal service settings like shops or restaurants, but also functions as a polite way to extend an invitation to friends or guests. When used as a verb, it expresses a warm reception toward someone arriving or joining a group. It sounds slightly more formal than simply saying you are happy someone is visiting.
Examples
We really welcome you to come and hang out.
You are welcome to come over and sit whenever you are free.
Related words
Common phrases
Welcome (to a shop or restaurant)
Warmly welcome
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English expression You are welcome in response to thanks, which is instead translated as 唔使客氣.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
