蒞 (lì) - To arrive & to be present

蒞Tone 4

lì ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

蒞 · lì

To arrive;

to be present;

to attend (an event);

to oversee or supervise.

To arriveto be presentto attend (an event)

Usage highlights

To arrive atTo be present atTo attend a meetingTo inspectTo overseeTo guide personally

Synonyms

  • 到— to arrive (more general, less formal)
  • 临— to approach; to be present (can be used in similar formal contexts, often paired with 蒞)
  • 出席— to attend (a meeting, event)

Antonyms

  • 离— to leave; to depart
  • 缺席— to be absent

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The president will attend the opening ceremony (蒞临开幕式).
  • The manager personally oversaw the project (亲自蒞场监督).
  • We welcome your presence at the meeting (欢迎您蒞会).
  • The governor inspected the disaster area (省长蒞察灾区).

Collocations

  • To arrive at(蒞临)
  • To be present at(蒞场)
  • To attend a meeting(蒞会)
  • To inspect(蒞察)
  • To oversee(蒞任)
  • To guide personally(亲蒞)

Idioms

  • To arrive in person(亲身蒞临)
  • To come to guide(蒞临指导)
  • To assume office(蒞任新职)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in formal contexts to denote the arrival or presence of a person of high status or authority.
  • Carries a connotation of respect and formality, often used in written language and official documents.
  • The character's usage emphasizes the act of 'being present' with a sense of purpose, such as supervision or participation in an important event.

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