访 fǎng to visit
How to remember 访: 讠 words + 方 direction = to visit. Grandma leaves a voice message full of warm words, asking for directions to the new flat, since on Sunday she plans to visit.
Component breakdown
访 = 讠 words + 方 direction
- 讠 words
- 方 direction
Grandma leaves a voice message full of warm words, asking for directions to the new flat, since on Sunday she plans to visit.
How it is used
- To visit for a purpose - to see someone or gather information. 访问 (fǎngwèn) a formal/official visit; also 'access' in computing.
- 采访 (cǎifǎng) is a journalist's interview; 拜访 (bàifǎng) is a polite/respectful call on someone.
- 拜访 vs 访问: 拜访 is warmer and personal; 访问 is more official (a state visit, 访问中国 fǎngwèn Zhōngguó). 出访 (chūfǎng) go abroad on an official visit.