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访问
fǎngwèn
to visit
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #4188, Hard
访问
fǎngwèn
to call on
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #4188, Hard
访问
fǎngwèn
to interview
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, rank #4188, Hard
fǎngwèn(fang3wen4)fang wen T3
1to visit
2to call on
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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.
Strokes12Frequency#4188DifficultyHard
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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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.
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.
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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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.
When to use 访问
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'.
访问 or something close to it
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.
What learners get wrong
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
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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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他最近对华盛顿的访问几乎是一场惨败。
tā zuìjìn duì huā chéng dùn de fǎngwèn jīhū shì yī chǎng 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 cǐcì fǎngwèn zhǐzài zēngjìn liǎng guó jiān de guānxì。
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 jiāngyào fǎngwèn4 gè chéngshì， bāokuò sà dí ní yà de kǎ lì yà lǐ。
He'll be visiting four cities including Cagliari in Sardinia.
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 fǎngwèn le liǎng rén dōu céng gōngzuò guò de Hā wǎ nà de shénjīng bìng xué yánjiūsuǒ.
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。
zǒngtǒng jíjiāng jiéshù duì Suǒ mǎ lǐ de fǎngwèn。
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 zìjǐ de fǎngwèn zhěnglǐ chéng le yī fèn600 duō yè de bàogào。
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 lán tè1970 nián fǎngwèn dōng dé， shūxiě le lìshǐ xīn piān zhāng。
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 fǎngwèn dōng dì wèn qījiān， jiāo huáng yāo hàn· bǎo luō shòudào le rèliè de huānyíng。
Pope John Paul received a rapturous reception when he visited East Timor.
10
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yù zhī xiáng qíng， qǐng fǎngwèn wǒmen de wǎngzhànwww.cobuild.collins.co.uk。
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Cultural Notes for 访问
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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.
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