request an audience; seek a meeting
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to request an audience (with a superior); to ask for a meeting
formalTypically used when a subordinate wishes to meet with someone of higher status, such as an official, executive, or monarch. Often used in formal, historical, or business contexts.
Tā他
duō多
cì次
qiú求
jiàn见
zǒng总
jīng经
lǐ理
，
dàn但
dōu都
bèi被
mì秘
shū书
dǎng挡
le了
huí回
qù去
。
He requested meetings with the general manager many times, but was turned away by the secretary each time.
Gǔ古
dài代
dà大
chén臣
yāo要
qiú求
jiàn见
huáng皇
dì帝
，
bì必
xū须
shì事
xiān先
bǐng禀
bào报
。
In ancient times, ministers who wished to request an audience with the emperor had to report in advance.
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Rú如
guǒ果
nín您
yǒu有
zhòng重
yào要
de的
shì事
qing情
，
wǒ我
kě可
yǐ以
bāng帮
nín您
qiú求
jiàn见
dǒng董
shì事
zhǎng长
。
If you have important matters, I can help you request a meeting with the chairman of the board.