Usage of 迎接
The verb 迎接 (yíngjiē) primarily means "to welcome" or "to greet" someone or something, often with a sense of preparation or ceremony. It is commonly used when talking about meeting guests, new members, or events.
Common contexts
- Welcoming people arriving at a place, such as airports, stations, or homes.
- Greeting new employees or members joining an organization.
- Welcoming events or occasions with enthusiasm.
Collocations and patterns
- 迎接客人 (yíngjiē kèrén): to welcome guests
- 迎接挑战 (yíngjiē tiǎozhàn): to face or embrace challenges (figurative use)
- 热烈迎接 (rèliè yíngjiē): warmly welcome
Notes
迎接 often implies an active, sometimes formal or enthusiastic, reception. It differs from simpler greetings like 问候 (wènhòu) which is more about casual greetings. Avoid confusing 迎接 with 接待 (jiēdài), which emphasizes hosting and serving guests after welcoming them.