jing4 ngaa6迎迓
Jyutpingjing4 ngaa6
Yaleyìhng ngah
Definition
To welcome, greet, or receive guests.
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How it's used
This term is highly formal and carries a sense of ceremony or official reception that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It is typically reserved for written announcements, news reports, or very formal social settings where one is greeting a guest of high status. In everyday speech, people would use 歡迎 or 接待 instead.
Examples
They are welcoming the distinguished guests at the door.
Everyone is going together to welcome the new member.
Related words
Common phrases
to welcome distinguished guests
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual contexts like welcoming a friend to their home, which sounds overly stiff or even sarcastic. Stick to 歡迎 for general social interactions.
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Grammar guides
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