lei6蒞莅

Jyutpinglei6

Yaleleih

Definition

To arrive, attend, or visit; also used as an onomatopoeia for flowing water or blowing wind.

to arrive; to visit; to attend an official function
literarysound of flowing water or blowing wind

writtenpeopleplaces

How it's used

Reserved almost exclusively for formal, written, or ceremonial contexts, this term carries a sense of high status or honor. It is commonly found on invitations or in official speeches to welcome guests of importance. Using it in casual conversation sounds overly stiff or even sarcastic, as if one is mocking the formality of the situation.

Examples

do1多ze6謝gok3各wai2位lei6蒞lam4臨zi2指dou6導。

Thank you all for attending and providing guidance.

keoi5佢hou2好siu2少lei4蒞lam4臨nei1呢dou6度。

He rarely visits this place.

Common phrases

lei6蒞lam4臨zi2指dou6導

to attend and provide guidance

lei4蒞lam4臨jin6現coeng4場

to arrive at the scene

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 去 or 到. Because it is highly formal, it is inappropriate for everyday social interactions like visiting a friend's home or going to a shop.