莅临 (lì lín) — (formal) to arrive (of a distinguished person); to grace with one's presence
Definition
Highly formal verb for a VIP 'arriving' or 'gracing an event with their presence.' Stronger and more honorific than 光临, and far more elevated than the everyday 到.
verb
(formal) to arrive (of a distinguished person)to grace with one's presence
Examples
- 莅临。Huān yíng gè wèi lǐng dǎo lì lín zhǐ dǎo gōng zuò.Welcome all leaders to grace us with your presence and guide our work.
- 莅临。Běn cì kāi mù shì jiāng yǒu zhòng yào jiā bīn lì lín.Important guests will be attending this opening ceremony.
- 莅临。Gǎn xiè nín lì lín wǒ xiào cān guān.Thank you for visiting our school.
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