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拜 (bài): to pay respects; to worship

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 4verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to pay respects; to worship
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 4
Strokes
9
Radical
手
Structure
左右结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to pay respects
  • to worship
  • to visit respectfully
  • to acknowledge as one's master
  • to make a courtesy call

Chinese explanation

  • 表示向尊敬的人或神行礼,表达敬意,如拜年、拜佛
  • 也表示拜访、会见,如拜见、拜访
  • 还用于客气地表示敬意或请求,如拜托、拜谢。

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9 strokes

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Example sentences

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During the Spring Festival, people pay New Year calls to wish relatives and friends a happy new year.

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He worships Buddha every day, praying for his family's safety.

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We should learn from our parents as teachers and learn from their life experiences.

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He took a famous martial arts master as his teacher to learn kung fu.

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Let's go to the temple to worship Buddha.

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He goes back to his hometown every Spring Festival to pay New Year calls.

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I would like to acknowledge you as my master and study calligraphy.

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Tomorrow I am going to visit an old friend.

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