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March 24, 2026
访问(訪問)fǎngwèn(fang3wen4)
访问 (fǎng wèn) means to visit someone or something, typically for a specific purpose such as a meeting or an interview. It can refer to casual visits as well as formal visits like interviewing someone for a job or research. The nuance often implies a purpose behind the visit, making it more formal than just dropping by.
Frequency#4188DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In China, formal visits often involve exchanging gifts or polite gestures, reflecting the importance of relationship building in Chinese culture. The term 访问 is frequently used in diplomatic contexts, emphasizing its significance in international relations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a friendly fox (fǎng) wearing a vest (wèn) who visits all his animal friends. The fox represents '访问', reminding you that this word involves visiting with a purpose, and the vest adds a formal touch to signify the seriousness of some visits.
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AI Study Notes for 访问
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造访 (zàofǎng) - use 访问 (fǎngwèn) for visits with a specific purpose, while 造访 (zàofǎng) can imply a more general or formal visit.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a friendly fox (fǎng) wearing a vest (wèn) who visits all his animal friends. The fox represents '访问', reminding you that this word involves visiting with a purpose, and the vest adds a formal touch to signify the seriousness of some visits.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 访问 with 参观 (cān guān), which means to tour or sightsee. 访问 is more formal and often used in professional contexts. Common collocations include 访问学者 (fǎng wèn xué zhě) for 'visiting scholar' and 访问国家 (fǎng wèn guó jiā) for 'visiting country'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 访问 connects well with other advanced vocabulary related to social interactions and professional contexts, such as 交流 (jiāo liú, exchange) and 会谈 (huì tán, talks). Focus on using it in sentences that convey purpose and context.
Cultural Note
In China, formal visits often involve exchanging gifts or polite gestures, reflecting the importance of relationship building in Chinese culture. The term 访问 is frequently used in diplomatic contexts, emphasizing its significance in international relations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 访问 for casual situations, leading to phrases like '我昨天访问了我的朋友' (I visited my friend yesterday), which should instead be '我昨天拜访了我的朋友'. Also, some confuse it with the more general term 见面 (jiàn miàn, meet).
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Grammar Patterns of 访问
访问 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
他最近对华盛顿的____几乎是一场惨败。
His last visit to Washington was little short of a fiasco.
Example Sentences for 访问 (10)
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1
他最近对华盛顿的访问几乎是一场惨败。
tā zuì jìn duì huá shèng dùn de fǎng wèn jī hū shì yī cháng cǎn bài。
His last visit to Washington was little short of a fiasco.
2
他此次访问旨在增进两国间的关系。
tā cǐ cì fǎng wèn zhǐ zài zēng jìn liǎng guó jiān de guān xì。
His visit is intended to strengthen ties between the two countries.
3
他将要访问4个城市，包括萨迪尼亚的卡利亚里。
tā jiāng yào fǎng wèn4 4 gè chéng， shì ， bāo kuò sà dí ní yà de kǎ lì。
He'll be visiting four cities including Cagliari in Sardinia.
4
访问者到达你的办公室时, 你请他们过来好 吗 ?
fǎng wèn zhě dào dá nǐ de bàn gōng shì shí, , nǐ qǐng tā mén guò lái hǎo?
When the visitors arrive at your office, would you send them round?
5
他访问了两人都曾工作过的哈瓦那的神经病学研究所.
tā fǎng wèn le liǎng rén dū zēng gōng zuò guò de hā wǎ nà de shén jīng bìng xué yán jiū suǒ.
He visited the Institute of Neurology in Havana where they both worked.
6
总统即将结束对索马里的访问。
zǒng tǒng jí jiāng jié shù duì suǒ mǎ lǐ de fǎng wèn。
The President is about to wind up his visit to Somalia.
7
他将自己的访问整理成了一份600多页的报告。
tā jiāng zì jǐ de fǎng wèn zhěng lǐ chéng le yī fèn600 600 duō yè de bào。
He wrote up his visit in a report of over 600 pages.
8
威利·勃兰特1970年访问东德，书写了历史新篇章。
wēi lì· · bó lán1970 tè 1970 nián fǎng wèn， dōng dé ， shū xiě le lì shǐ。
Willy Brandt made history by visiting East Germany in
9
在访问东帝汶期间，教皇约翰·保罗受到了热烈的欢迎。
zài fǎng wèn dōng dì wèn qī jiān， ， jiào huáng yuē· hàn · bǎo luó shòu dào le rè liè de。
Pope John Paul received a rapturous reception when he visited East Timor.
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Cultural Notes for 访问
🏮Cultural insight
In China, formal visits often involve exchanging gifts or polite gestures, reflecting the importance of relationship building in Chinese culture. The term 访问 is frequently used in diplomatic contexts, emphasizing its significance in international relations.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, 'visit' can be casual and spontaneous, while in China, 访问 often carries a more formal and intentional connotation, especially in professional settings.
Frequently Asked Questions about 访问
No, 访问 is generally used for formal or purposeful visits, whereas for casual visits, you might use 拜访 (bài fǎng).
访问 is used for visits with a specific purpose, like meetings or interviews, while 参观 refers to touring or sightseeing.
Yes, 访问 is appropriate in both spoken and written contexts, especially in formal communication.
