How to Say ‘Come to my place’ in Traditional Chinese
來家裡
💬 Usage Tip: A short invitation. You can add [我] to be explicit: [來我家裡].
🇹🇼 In Taiwan: Inviting someone to your home can feel warm and personal in Taiwan—often paired with offering tea and snacks.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
來
[lái]
to come; to come over
In “來家裡,” “來” implies “come over (to someone’s place),” a natural inviting tone often used during New Year visits.
過年記得來家裡吃飯，我們一起團圓。
Remember to come to our place for a meal during the New Year; we’ll reunite together.
家
[jiā]
home; family; household
Here “家” is part of “家裡” (home/at home). It sets the destination: come to (my/our/your) home.
新年想熱鬧一點，就來家裡一起吃年夜飯。
If you want a livelier New Year, come to our place and have New Year’s Eve dinner together.
裡
[lǐ]
inside; in; within
“裡” completes “家裡” meaning “at home / in the house,” making “來家裡” = “come to my/our place.”
過年別客氣，隨時來家裡坐坐。
Don’t be formal during the New Year—come by my place anytime and hang out for a bit.
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