Definition
拜会 (bài huì) is a formal verb used for paying a visit to a dignitary, counterpart, or superior, especially in diplomatic or official settings. It is more specific than 拜访 (bài fǎng), which is a general formal visit to someone respected, and more formal than 会见 (huì jiàn), which simply means 'to meet with'. 拜会 carries a tone of respect and ceremony.
verb
to pay a formal visit toto call on (a superior, counterpart, or dignitary)
Examples
- 拜会。Zǒngtǒng míngtiān jiāng bài huì wàiguó guìbīn.The president will call on foreign guests tomorrow.
- 拜会。Wǒ suí dàibiǎotuán bài huì le dāngdì shìzhǎng.I accompanied the delegation to pay a visit to the local mayor.
- 拜会。Tā zhuānchéng lái bài huì zhè wèi tuìxiū de lǎo xiàozhǎng.He came specially to pay a visit to this retired old principal.
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