Definition
拜见 (bàijiàn) specifically means to pay a formal visit to a superior or elder out of respect, emphasizing a respectful, subordinate role. In contrast, 拜访 (bàifǎng) is a more general term for any formal visit, while 拜会 (bàihuì) is used for official or diplomatic calls between equals or dignitaries. 看望 (kànwàng) is informal and simply means 'to visit'.
verb
to pay a formal visit (to a superior or elder)
Examples
- 拜见。Wǒ míngtiān yào qù bài jiàn yí wèi zhòngyào de kèrén.I will go to pay a formal visit to an important guest tomorrow.
- 拜见。Tā zhuānchéng qù bài jiàn nà wèi lǎo jiàoshòu.He made a special trip to pay respects to that old professor.
- 拜见。Tāmen yìqǐ bài jiàn le gōngsī de chuàngshǐrén.They jointly paid a formal visit to the founder of the company.
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