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Jyutpingjing4 zip3
Yaleyìhng jip
Definition
To meet, welcome, or greet someone.
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How it's used
While often used for physical arrivals like at an airport, this term frequently appears in abstract contexts to describe preparing for upcoming events or changes. It carries a formal or polite tone compared to simply saying 接人, making it suitable for professional settings or significant life milestones. Using it in casual conversation can sound slightly dramatic or overly polite.
Examples
We are going to the airport to welcome him back.
Are you ready to welcome new challenges yet?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this interchangeably with 接, but 接 is a neutral, everyday verb for picking someone up, whereas 迎接 implies a sense of ceremony, anticipation, or a formal greeting.
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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.
