请 (qǐng) - Please — used to make polite requests or & to ask

请Tone 3

qǐng ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

情仁

请 · qǐng

Please — used to make polite requests or invitations;

to ask;

to invite;

to request.

Please — used to make polite requests orto askto invite

Usage highlights

Please come inInvite guestsRequest leavePlease sitPlease waitApplication form

Synonyms

  • 邀— to invite
  • 求— to beg, request
  • 恳请— to earnestly request

Antonyms

  • 拒— to refuse
  • 辞— to decline

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please come in (请进).
  • I'd like to invite you to dinner (请客).
  • Please wait a moment (请稍等).
  • Request for leave (请假).
  • Please take a seat (请坐).

Collocations

  • Please come in(请进)
  • Invite guests(请客)
  • Request leave(请假)
  • Please sit(请坐)
  • Please wait(请稍等)
  • Application form(申请表)

Idioms

  • Inviting the monarch to enter the瓮(请君入瓮)
  • Requesting reinforcements(请援)
  • Asking for instructions(请示)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects Chinese emphasis on politeness and proper social etiquette in communication.
  • Often used in formal situations to show respect and humility.
  • The character combines 'speech' (讠) with 'green/blue' (青), suggesting refined speech.

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