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邀请 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
邀请yāoqǐngto inviteHSK 4, v, rank #1110, Hard
邀请yāoqǐnginvitationHSK 4, v, rank #1110, Hard
邀请yāoqǐng>个[gè]HSK 4, v, rank #1110, Hard
yāoqǐng(yao1qing3) T1
  1. 1to invite
  2. 2invitation
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March 24, 2026
邀请(邀請)yāoqǐng(yao1qing3)

The word 邀请 (yāo qǐng) means 'to invite' and is often used in both formal and informal contexts when asking someone to attend an event or gathering. It can also refer to the act of extending an invitation, such as to a party or meeting.

Frequency#1110DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, extending an invitation is often accompanied by a strong sense of politeness and respect, reflecting the importance of relationships and social gatherings in Chinese society. Invitations can also signify the strengthening of personal or business ties.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person holding a fancy invitation card (邀请) with a huge 'Yao!' (yāo) as they enthusiastically invite you to a party. The character 邀 (yāo) resembles a person extending their hand, while 请 (qǐng) suggests politeness, as in asking someone nicely.

Meanings of 邀请

yāoqǐng(yao1qing3)
1to invite
2invitation
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About 邀请

邀请Simplified
邀請Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1110Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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Quick Contrast

邀请 (yāoqǐng) vs 召唤 (zhàohuàn) — use 邀请 for social events, while 召唤 implies a more authoritative or urgent summon.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a person holding a fancy invitation card (邀请) with a huge 'Yao!' (yāo) as they enthusiastically invite you to a party. The character 邀 (yāo) resembles a person extending their hand, while 请 (qǐng) suggests politeness, as in asking someone nicely.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include using 邀请 in overly casual contexts where a simpler term like 请 (qǐng) might suffice. This word is typically used in both formal and informal settings, but be mindful of the tone when inviting someone to a significant event.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 邀请 connects with other words related to social interactions and events, such as 参加 (cān jiā, to participate) and 聚会 (jù huì, gathering). Students should practice using it in different contexts to master invitations.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, extending an invitation is often accompanied by a strong sense of politeness and respect, reflecting the importance of relationships and social gatherings in Chinese society. Invitations can also signify the strengthening of personal or business ties.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 邀请 with 请, using them interchangeably. For example, saying '我请你来' (I invite you to come) is too informal; instead, use '我邀请你来' for a proper invitation.

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Component Characters

邀yāoto invite
HSK 716 strokes辶
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请qǐngto ask
HSK 110 strokes讠
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Grammar Patterns of 邀请

邀请 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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她____了750人乘坐豪华游艇“萨瓦罗纳”号。

She invited 750 people aboard the luxury yacht, the Savarona.

Example Sentences for 邀请 (10)

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她邀请了750人乘坐豪华游艇“萨瓦罗纳”号。

tā yāo qǐng le750 750 rén chéng zuò háo huá yóu“ tǐng “ sà wǎ” luó。

She invited 750 people aboard the luxury yacht, the Savarona.
2
他们邀请我去吃晚饭并住上一晚。

tā mén yāo qǐng wǒ qù chī wǎn fàn bìng zhù shàng yī wǎn。

They had invited me to come to supper and stay the night.
3
伊丽莎白受到邀请，可以随时去她家住。

yī lì suō bái shòu dào yāo qǐng， ， kě yǐ suí shí qù tā jiā。

Elizabeth had a standing invitation to stay with her.
4
他很客气地邀请我参加那晚的鸡尾酒会。

tā hěn kè qì dì yāo qǐng wǒ cān jiā nà wǎn de jī wěi jiǔ huì。

He had very kindly asked me to the cocktail party that evening.
5
到处都是人，全是邀请来的贵客名流。

dào chǔ dū shì rén， ， quán shì yāo qǐng lái de guì kè míng。

There were wall-to-wall people, all invited guests and celebrities.
6
我邀请他回我的公寓喝杯咖啡。

wǒ yāo qǐng tā huí wǒ de gōng yù hē bēi kā fēi。

I invited him back to my flat for a coffee.
7
弗朗西丝邀请他们住在她家的楼上。

fú lǎng xī sī yāo qǐng tā mén zhù zài tā jiā de lóu shàng。

Frances invited them to occupy the upstairs of her home.
8
他们邀请谁了？

tā mén yāo qǐng shuí le？

Whom did they invite?
9
凯特已经邀请了艾伦和她一起过逾越节。

kǎi tè yǐ jīng yāo qǐng le ài lún hé tā yī qǐ guò yú yuè jié。

Kate had invited Alan to spend the Passover with her.
10
听众被邀请打进电话选择赢家。

tīng zhòng bèi yāo qǐng dǎ jìn diàn huà xuǎn zé yíng jiā。

Listeners have been invited to phone in to pick the winner.

Cultural Notes for 邀请

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, extending an invitation is often accompanied by a strong sense of politeness and respect, reflecting the importance of relationships and social gatherings in Chinese society. Invitations can also signify the strengthening of personal or business ties.

Frequently Asked Questions about 邀请

You can say '我想邀请你参加我的生日派对' (I want to invite you to my birthday party).