谒 (yè) — to pay a formal visit to (a superior, elder, or a site) in a respectful manner
Definition
A formal, written verb for paying a respectful visit to a superior, elder, or revered place (e.g. 谒见, 拜谒). Stronger and far more literary than the everyday 拜访 or 探望.
bound form
to pay a formal visit to (a superior, elder, or a site) in a respectful manner
Examples
- 谒。Xīn rèn dà shǐ jiāng yú míng tiān yè jiàn zǒng tǒng.The new ambassador will have an audience with the president tomorrow.
- ，谒。Měi nián qīng míng jié, xǔ duō shì mín dōu huì qù bài yè liè shì líng yuán.Every Qingming Festival, many citizens go to pay respects at the martyrs' cemetery.
- 谒。Tā tè yì qián wǎng kǒng miào bài yè kǒng zǐ xiàng.He made a special trip to the Confucius Temple to pay respects to the statue of Confucius.
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