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The word 拜谒 is formed by combining the character , which means to bow or pay respect, with , which means to visit someone of higher status; together they specifically denote a formal visit to show reverence, such as paying respects to a senior or visiting a hallowed site.

Word Definition - 拜谒

bài yè to pay a formal visit; to call to pay respects; to pay homage (at a monument, mausoleum etc)

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