邀请

邀請
yāoqǐng
verb/noun HSK 5 #1,110

Measure Word

Meanings

  1. 1 to invite
  2. 2 invitation

Characters

Double invitation — both characters carry the meaning of inviting.

Examples

Wǒ xiǎng yāoqǐng nǐ cānjiā wǒ de shēngrì pàiduì.
I'd like to invite you to my birthday party.
Xièxiè nǐ de yāoqǐng!
Thank you for your invitation!
Tā bèi yāoqǐng qù zuò yǎnjiǎng.
He was invited to give a speech.
Wǒ shōudào le hūnlǐ de yāoqǐng.
I received a wedding invitation.

Tips

usage
邀请 is more formal than alone. For casual invitations like 'let me treat you to dinner,' use 吃饭. For formal events, use 邀请.
usage
邀请函 (yāoqǐng hán) = formal invitation letter. 邀请 (yāoqǐng sài) = invitational tournament.

Stroke Order

yāo
qǐng