pìn​wèn

to visit as an envoy

  • created sense approved 聘问/聘問 · pìn​wèn · to visit as an envoy — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    聘问 / 聘問

    pìn​wèn

    to visit as an envoy

    to visit another state as a formal envoy or diplomatic representative

    聘 (literal) → 聘 · pìn · to visit as an envoy 问 (literal) → 问/問 · wèn · to inquire after

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  • created sense approved 聘问/聘問 · pìn​wèn · to visit as a family representative — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    聘问 / 聘問

    pìn​wèn

    to visit as a family representative

    to visit another family as a representative for the purpose of arranging a marriage (traditional culture)

    聘 (literal) → 聘 · pìn · to betroth 问 (literal) → 问/問 · wèn · to inquire after

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  • created sense approved 聘问/聘問 · pìn​wèn · diplomatic exchange — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    聘问 / 聘問

    pìn​wèn

    diplomatic exchange

    the international exchange of visits by envoys or official representatives

    聘 (literal) → 聘 · pìn · to visit as an envoy 问 (literal) → 问/問 · wèn · to inquire after

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