(bound form) polite prefix used before certain verbs to show respect to the other person, as in 拜访 bài​fǎng, 拜托 bài​tuō, or 拜读 bài​dú

gift; present

to pay a visit or make a courtesy call; to extend greetings on a specific occasion, such as for a birthday or the New Year

ceremony; rite; ritual; formality