涖 (lì) - To arrive & to reach

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涖 · lì

To arrive;

to reach;

to be present;

to attend (especially in an official capacity).

To arriveto reachto be present

Usage highlights

Arrive at postAttend a meetingBe presentPreside overOfficial arrivalVisit a place

Synonyms

  • 到— to arrive (general term)
  • 临— to be present; to approach
  • 莅— variant form with same meaning

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave; to depart
  • 去— to go away

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The official arrived at his post (涖任).
  • The delegation attended the conference (涖会).
  • He presided over the ceremony (涖临仪式).
  • The governor visited the disaster area (涖灾区视察).

Collocations

  • Arrive at post(涖任)
  • Attend a meeting(涖会)
  • Be present(涖临)
  • Preside over(涖事)
  • Official arrival(涖职)
  • Visit a place(涖访)

Idioms

  • To arrive and take up an official post(涖官执政)
  • To be present and preside over affairs(涖事临政)
  • To arrive and inspect(涖察巡视)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in classical and formal literary contexts, especially in reference to officials assuming duties.
  • Often appears in historical texts and documents describing the movements and responsibilities of government officials.
  • Carries connotations of authority, formality, and official capacity rather than casual arrival.

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