光临

guāng lín

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Common

Definitions

1. (formal) to honor with one's presence
2. to attend

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items

光顾

guāng gù

to visit (as a customer)

多用于商家欢迎顾客

欢迎

huān yíng

to welcome

常用词，表示迎接

Synonyms

2 items

莅临

lì lín

to arrive (esp. of notable person)

均为敬辞，用于称宾客来到

驾临

jià lín

to grace sb with one's presence

敬辞，指对方到来

Usage notes

Common mistakes

不能说“我光临你家”，这是误用，应该说“我去你家”。

Formality

“光临”是敬辞，用于称宾客来到，不用于自己或熟人随意到访。

Example Sentences

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欢迎光临！

Welcome!

敬请光临我们的活动。

Please honor us with your presence at our event.

会议明天举行，届时期待您的光临。

The meeting is tomorrow, and we look forward to your attendance at that time.

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Words Containing 光临

大驾光临

dà jià guāng lín

we are honored by your presence

welcome

the whole family is invited (idiom)

Child Words of 光临

light

to face

光临