请柬

請柬

qǐngjiǎn

noun HSK 7-9 #13,149

Measure Word

一张请柬 zhāng

Meanings

1 invitation card
2 written invitation

Characters

to invite; please

Literally 'invitation card' — a formal written invitation

Examples

我收到了他们婚礼的请柬。

Wǒ shōudào le tāmen hūnlǐ de qǐngjiǎn.

I received their wedding invitation.

请柬上写着时间和地点。

Qǐngjiǎn shàng xiě zhe shíjiān hé dìdiǎn.

The invitation card has the time and location written on it.

Tips

usage

请柬 is a formal term for a physical invitation card, typically for weddings, banquets, or official events. Compare with 请帖 (qǐngtiě), which is a synonym.

Stroke Order

请 qǐng

柬 jiǎn