恳请

懇請

kěnqǐng

verb #18,452

Meanings

1 to earnestly request
2 to implore

Characters

earnest; sincere

to request; please

Examples

HSK 3

我恳请您给我一次机会。

Wǒ kěnqǐng nín gěi wǒ yī cì jīhuì.

I earnestly request that you give me one chance.

HSK 6

他恳请法官从轻处罚。

Tā kěnqǐng fǎguān cóngqīng chǔfá.

He implored the judge for a lighter sentence.

Tips

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恳请 is very formal and polite, stronger than 请求. It conveys sincerity and humility, often used in official letters, petitions, or solemn requests.

Stroke Order

恳 kěn

请 qǐng