訪 (fǎng) - To visit & to call on

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訪 · fǎng

To visit;

to call on;

to interview;

to investigate;

to inquire.

To visitto call onto interview

Usage highlights

To visit a friendInterview; visitTo investigate; to exploreTo inquire about ancient mattersTo seek out the virtuousTo pay a visit

Synonyms

  • 問— To ask; to inquire
  • 探— To explore; to investigate
  • 詢— To consult; to inquire

Antonyms

  • 避— To avoid; to evade
  • 隱— To hide; to conceal

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • I visited my friend yesterday (訪友).
  • The journalist interviewed the celebrity (訪問).
  • They went to investigate the scene (探訪).
  • He inquired about the ancient ruins (訪古).

Collocations

  • To visit a friend(訪友)
  • Interview; visit(訪問)
  • To investigate; to explore(探訪)
  • To inquire about ancient matters(訪古)
  • To seek out the virtuous(訪賢)
  • To pay a visit(拜訪)

Idioms

  • Visit the poor and ask about their suffering(訪貧問苦)
  • Seek out the virtuous and inquire from the capable(訪賢問能)
  • Visit famous mountains and search for secluded places(訪名山尋幽境)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of seeking knowledge and wisdom from others.
  • In historical context, 'visiting' often carried the purpose of learning from sages or investigating governance.
  • Used in journalistic context for 'interviewing', reflecting the modern extension of seeking information.

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