请
qǐng

to invite; to ask

1Stroke Order Animation

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2Readings & Meanings

  • qǐngto ask; to invite; please (do sth)

3Structure

请
Left-right structure左右结构

请 is built from 2 parts.

4Common Words with 请

请教qǐng jiào

to ask for advice; to consult

请客qǐng kè

to treat sb to a meal; to host a dinner

您请nín qǐng

Please (polite invitation)

您先请nín xiān qǐng

You go first (polite)

请求qǐng qiú

to ask; to request; petition

请qǐngHSK 1

please; to invite; to ask

5Example Sentences

请问,洗手间在哪里?

qǐng wèn, xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ lǐ?

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

他今天请客吃饭。

tā jīn tiān qǐng kè chī fàn。

He is treating us to dinner today.

Other Characters Pronounced “qing”