baai3 wui6拜會拜会
Jyutpingbaai3 wui6
Yalebaai wuih
Definition
To pay a formal visit, usually to the older generation or to people of higher status.
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How it's used
Carries a distinct tone of formality and respect that sets it apart from casual words like 去見 or 探訪. It is almost exclusively used when the visitor is of a lower status or younger age than the person being visited. Using it for friends or peers sounds overly stiff or even sarcastic.
Examples
He is going to pay a formal visit to his elders today.
When are you going to pay a formal visit to that senior?
Related words
Common phrases
pay a formal visit to a senior
pay a formal visit
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual social calls to friends or family members, as it implies a level of hierarchy and formality that would sound unnatural in a relaxed setting.
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Grammar guides
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