Definition
拜访 (bài fǎng) is a formal, respectful visit to a superior, elder, or respected person — it implies a sense of deference or hierarchy. This sets it apart from 访问 (fǎng wèn), which is a neutral 'visit' that can apply to any person, place, or website, and from 看望 (kàn wàng), which is a caring, often informal call on a friend or relative.
verb
to pay a formal visitto call on (a superior, elder, or respected person)
Easily confused
- 摆放bǎi fàngsound-aliketo arrange, to set out, to display
Examples
- 拜访。Xià zhōu liù wǒmen dǎsuàn bài fǎng Zhāng jiàoshòu.We plan to pay a visit to Professor Zhang next Saturday.
- 拜访。Zhè wèi jīnglǐ míngtiān yào qù bài fǎng yí wèi zhòngyào kèhù.This manager is going to call on an important client tomorrow.
- ，拜访。Xīnnián qījiān, dàjiā dōu qù bài fǎng qīnqi péngyou.During the New Year period, everyone pays visits to relatives and friends.
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