Meanings of 迎来
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迎接 (yíngjiē) — use 迎来 when emphasizing a joyful reception, while 迎接 focuses more on the act of meeting or receiving.
Be cautious with the tone; 迎 (yíng) is pronounced with a rising tone, while 来 (lái) has a falling tone. Common collocations include 迎来新年 (to welcome the New Year) and 迎来客人 (to welcome guests). This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is more prevalent in written language.
迎来 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary but aligns with HSK 2-3 level themes around greetings and social interactions. Students should focus on practicing context usage and tone pronunciation as they learn this word.
Learners often confuse the tones, saying 迎 (yíng) with a falling tone instead of rising, which changes the meaning. For example, saying '迎来' incorrectly as '迎来' instead of the correct pronunciation could lead to misunderstandings.
Pronunciation of 迎来
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Component Characters
How to say welcome; greet in Chinese
“welcome; greet” in Chinese is迎来
迎来 (yínglái) means 'to welcome' or 'to greet' someone or something arriving. It is commonly used in contexts like welcoming guests or significant events, emphasizing the act of receiving with joy or hospitality.
When to use 迎来
Be cautious with the tone; 迎 (yíng) is pronounced with a rising tone, while 来 (lái) has a falling tone. Common collocations include 迎来新年 (to welcome the New Year) and 迎来客人 (to welcome guests). This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts but is more prevalent in written language.
迎来 or something close to it
迎接 (yíngjiē) — use 迎来 when emphasizing a joyful reception, while 迎接 focuses more on the act of meeting or receiving.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse the tones, saying 迎 (yíng) with a falling tone instead of rising, which changes the meaning. For example, saying '迎来' incorrectly as '迎来' instead of the correct pronunciation could lead to misunderstandings.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 迎来
You can say, '我们迎来了新的一年' (We welcomed the new year).
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