jit6 lit6 fun1 jing4熱烈歡迎热烈欢迎
Jyutpingjit6 lit6 fun1 jing4
Yaleyiht liht fūn yìhng
Definition
To warmly welcome; to give a warm welcome to someone.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal settings or public events, this phrase carries a sense of organized enthusiasm rather than casual friendliness. It is frequently seen on banners or heard in speeches to signify a high level of respect for a guest or a new arrival. While it implies warmth, the structure is rigid and rarely used in intimate, one on one social interactions.
Examples
Let's all give a warm welcome to our new colleague.
Did they give you a warm welcome when you returned?
Related words
Common phrases
warm welcome ceremony
warmly welcome the arrival of
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings with friends, as it sounds overly formal or even sarcastic. For informal situations, simply saying 好歡迎你 or 歡迎你返嚟 is much more natural.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
