to visit; to call on
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to visit; to call on (elders or parents)
formalA respectful and somewhat formal term for visiting parents, elders, or teachers, emphasizing filial piety or respect.
Tā他
měi每
yuè月
dōu都
huì会
xǐng省
shì视
shuāng双
qīn亲
。
He visits his parents every month.
Wǒ我
dǎ打
suàn算
zhōu周
mò末
qù去
xǐng省
shì视
ēn恩
shī师
。
I plan to visit my respected teacher this weekend.
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Tā他
yuǎn远
dào道
ér而
lái来
xǐng省
shì视
lǎo老
yǒu友
。
He came from far away to visit an old friend.