About
The character 謁 is a phono-semantic compound. Its semantic radical 言 on the left indicates speech, while the phonetic component 曷 on the right provides the sound. The core meaning is the formal, respectful visit to a superior, elder, or official, which inherently involves formal greetings and conversation. In its simplified form 谒, the speech radical becomes 讠. This character is used in contemporary language for official diplomatic visits, formal audiences with dignitaries, or solemn visits to historical sites and tombs.
Etymology Hide
Example Sentences Hide
他去谒见总统。
我们准备谒陵。
明天他去谒见老师。
他们拜谒了英雄纪念碑。
为了表示敬意，他专程谒见。
在节日里，人们常常谒祖寻根。
古代官员必须定期谒见皇帝。
尽管天气恶劣，他仍然坚持谒陵以表达哀思。