来访

lái fǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to pay a visit

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Word relationships

Related words

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做客

zuò kè

to be a guest or visitor

To be a guest; implies staying for a meal or social activity.

来访者

lái fǎng zhě

visitor

A visitor, especially one who has come for a meeting or interview.

Synonyms

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拜访

bài fǎng

to pay a visit; to call on

To pay a visit, slightly more formal; both can be used in social or business contexts.

访问

fǎng wèn

to visit

To visit, often used for official visits or tours; 访问 is broader.

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly used in phrases like 欢迎来访 (welcome to visit) or 来访登记 (visitor registration). Often appears in bureaucratic or official settings.

Formality

来访 is more formal and often used in written contexts or official reports. In casual speech, 来 or 过来 visit is more common.

Example Sentences

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昨天有位老同学来访，我们聊了很久。

Yesterday an old classmate came to visit, and we chatted for a long time.

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Words Containing 来访

来访者