謁 (yè) - To have an audience with & to pay a formal visit to a superior
謁 · yè
To have an audience with;
to pay a formal visit to a superior or respected person;
to present oneself.
To have an audience withto pay a formal visit to a superiorto present oneself.
Usage highlights
To have an audienceTo pay respects at a templeTo visit a tombFormal visit cardTo request an interviewTo pay homage to ancestors
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He went to pay respects to the emperor (谒见皇帝).
- The official requested an audience with the minister (谒见大臣).
- Pilgrims visit the temple to pay homage (谒庙).
- Students paid a formal visit to their teacher (谒师).
Collocations
- To have an audience(谒见)
- To pay respects at a temple(谒庙)
- To visit a tomb(谒陵)
- Formal visit card(谒帖)
- To request an interview(请谒)
- To pay homage to ancestors(谒祖)
Idioms
- To visit a superior with a gift(谒贵献宝)
- To climb high and pay respects(登高谒圣)
- To enter the court for audience(入朝谒君)
Cultural background
FAQ- In imperial China, 谒 was used for formal visits to officials, nobles, or the emperor, following strict protocols.
- The character reflects Confucian values of respect for hierarchy and proper social conduct.
- Used in religious contexts for paying respects at temples or ancestral shrines.