fun1 jing4 gwong1 lam4歡迎光臨欢迎光临
Jyutpingfun1 jing4 gwong1 lam4
Yalefūn yìhng gwōng làhm
Definition
Welcome; a polite greeting used by businesses to welcome customers upon arrival.
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How it's used
This is a set phrase used exclusively by staff in a service or retail setting to greet customers. It functions as a formal, polite ritual rather than a genuine expression of personal joy. You will rarely hear it outside of a business context, as it sounds overly stiff and performative in social interactions.
Examples
Welcome, how many people are in your party?
The shop shouts 'welcome' as soon as someone walks in.
Related words
Common phrases
welcome to our small shop
Common mistake
Avoid using this to welcome friends or guests to your home. It sounds like you are treating your friends as paying customers, which can come across as sarcastic or cold.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
