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迎
yíng
to welcome
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12639, Hard
迎
yíng
to meet
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12639, Hard
迎
yíng
to face
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12639, Hard
迎
yíng
to forge ahead (esp. in the face of difficulties)
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12639, Hard
迎
yíng
to welcome, to receive, to greet
HSK 5, v, 7 strokes, radical 辶, rank #12639, Hard
yíng(ying2)ying T2
1to welcome
2to meet
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March 24, 2026
迎yíng(ying2)
The character 迎 (yíng) primarily means 'to welcome' or 'to greet.' It is often used in contexts where one person meets another, such as welcoming guests or receiving visitors. Additionally, it can imply facing challenges head-on, suggesting a proactive attitude in difficult situations.
Strokes7Radical辶Frequency#12639DifficultyHard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, welcoming guests is an important social ritual, often involving elaborate ceremonies or gestures, especially during festivals or special occasions. The concept of 迎 embodies the value placed on hospitality in Chinese society.
Memory tip
Imagine a friendly host waving their arms wide open to welcome guests into their home. The arms represent the two horizontal strokes in the character 迎, while the 'mouth' radical (亻) signifies the act of greeting people. Picture the sound 'yíng' as the joyful cheer of a host—'Yay, come in!'
Meanings of 迎
yíng(ying2)
1to welcome
2to meet
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About 迎
迎Simplified
7Strokes
辶Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#12639Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
迎 (yíng) vs 接 (jiē) — use 迎 when emphasizing the act of welcoming, while 接 focuses more on the act of receiving or picking someone up.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 迎 with similar characters like 接 (jiē), which also means 'to receive' but has a more formal connotation. 迎 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 迎接 (yíngjiē - to welcome/receive) and 迎宾 (yíngbīn - to greet guests).
HSK Study Tips
Although 迎 is not listed in HSK vocabulary, it connects with other HSK words that pertain to greetings and social interactions, such as 见 (jiàn - to meet) and 欢迎 (huānyíng - to welcome). Focus on recognizing its usage in different contexts and forming phrases with it.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 迎 with 送 (sòng - to see off), leading to sentences like '我去迎他出门' (wǒ qù yíng tā chūmén - I go to welcome him out), which is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我去送他出门' (wǒ qù sòng tā chūmén).
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迎 = 辶 + 卬. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 迎
IDS Structure⿺辶卬
迎Full character
=
辶chuo4
enclosing
卬Ang2
inner
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How to say to welcome in Chinese
“to welcome” in Chinese is迎yíng
The character 迎 (yíng) primarily means 'to welcome' or 'to greet.' It is often used in contexts where one person meets another, such as welcoming guests or receiving visitors. Additionally, it can imply facing challenges head-on, suggesting a proactive attitude in difficult situations.
When to use 迎
Be careful not to confuse 迎 with similar characters like 接 (jiē), which also means 'to receive' but has a more formal connotation. 迎 is often used in both formal and informal contexts. Common collocations include 迎接 (yíngjiē - to welcome/receive) and 迎宾 (yíngbīn - to greet guests).
迎 or something close to it
迎 (yíng) vs 接 (jiē) — use 迎 when emphasizing the act of welcoming, while 接 focuses more on the act of receiving or picking someone up.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 迎 with 送 (sòng - to see off), leading to sentences like '我去迎他出门' (wǒ qù yíng tā chūmén - I go to welcome him out), which is incorrect. The correct phrase should be '我去送他出门' (wǒ qù sòng tā chūmén).
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Grammar patterns of 迎
迎 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
He welcomes each visitor with a smile, making them feel at ease.
15
公司新推出的产品受到了市场的热烈欢迎。
Gōngsī xīn tuīchū de chǎnpǐn shòudào le shìchǎng de rèliè yíngjiē.
The company's newly launched product has been warmly welcomed by the market.
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为了迎接新学期，学校准备了丰富多彩的活动。
Wèile yíngjiē xīn xuéqī, xuéxiào zhǔnbèi le fēngfù duōcǎi de huódòng.
In order to welcome the new semester, the school has prepared a variety of activities.
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Cultural Notes for 迎
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In Chinese culture, welcoming guests is a significant tradition. The phrase '欢迎' (huānyíng) is often used in homes and businesses to show hospitality and respect. It's common to offer tea or snacks to guests as a sign of welcome.
Word Family of 迎
Words containing this character20
欢迎huānyíngto welcome歡迎
迎接yíngjiēto meet
迎yíngto meet
迎战yíngzhànto meet the enemy head-on迎戰
迎合yínghéto cater to
迎面yíngmiàndirectly
迎宾yíngbīnto welcome a guest迎賓
迎刃而解yíngrèn’érjiěfig. easily solved
迎风yíngfēngin the wind迎風
迎新yíngxīnto see in the New Year
迎娶yíngqǔto marry
迎头yíngtóuto meet head-on迎頭
不受欢迎búshòuhuānyíngunwelcome不受歡迎
迎面而来yíngmiàn’érláidirectly迎面而來
欢迎光临huānyíngguānglínwelcome歡迎光臨
迎头赶上yíngtóugǎnshàngto try hard to catch up迎頭趕上
迎击yíngjīto face an attack迎擊
迎亲yíngqīnto send a party to escort the bride to the groom's house迎親
夹道欢迎jiādàohuānyíngto line the streets in welcome夾道歡迎
迎头痛击yíngtóutòngjīto deliver a frontal assault迎頭痛擊
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Words with 迎
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Frequently asked questions about 迎
Some common phrases include 迎接 (yíngjiē), meaning 'to greet' or 'to welcome', and 迎风 (yíngfēng), which translates to 'facing the wind'. These phrases highlight the character's usage in welcoming or confronting situations.
Yes, 迎 is used in several idioms, such as 迎刃而解 (yíng rèn ér jiě), which means 'to resolve a problem easily'. This idiom illustrates how the concept of welcoming can be extended metaphorically to indicate ease in overcoming obstacles.
迎 (yíng) means 'to welcome' or 'to meet'. It can also imply facing challenges or forging ahead, especially in difficult situations. This character is often used in contexts related to greeting someone or welcoming guests.
To use 迎 (yíng) in a sentence, you can say 迎客 (yíng kè), which means 'to welcome guests'. Another example is 迎接挑战 (yíngjiē tiǎozhàn), meaning 'to face challenges'. It’s commonly used in hospitality or when discussing overcoming difficulties.
You can use it like this: '我来迎接你' (wǒ lái yíngjiē nǐ) meaning 'I come to welcome you.'
Yes, 迎 can be used in both formal and informal situations, making it versatile for various contexts.
迎 focuses on the action of meeting or greeting, while 欢迎 emphasizes the sentiment of being welcoming.
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