亲临 (qīn lín) — to attend in person; to be present personally (at an event or scene)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to attend or show up in person, used for VIPs (officials, leaders) at events or sites. More written and elevated than 到场, and emphasizes the personal presence of someone important rather than just showing up.
verb
to attend in personto be present personally (at an event or scene)
Examples
- 亲临。Zhǔ xí qīn lín le kāi mù shì bìng fā biǎo le jiǎng huà.The chairman attended the opening ceremony in person and delivered a speech.
- 亲临。Zhè cì huó dòng jiāng yóu shì zhǎng qīn lín zhǐ dǎo.This event will be personally guided by the mayor.
- 亲临，。Tā qīn lín xiàn chǎng, wèi wèn shòu zāi qún zhòng.He visited the scene in person to console the disaster victims.
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