Everyday characterSound

请

qǐng

please; invite

Frequency
#421Estimated
HSK
Level 1Estimated

Stroke order

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How it is built

青 qīng gives a similar sound

Sound One part gives meaning, one gives sound.

Some notes are traditional explanations, not proven history.

Sound family of 青

Characters that share the same sound part. Compare the pinyin to hear how close they are.

Words 2

  • 请qǐngplease; inviteHSK 1 Estimated
  • 请假qǐngjiàask for leaveHSK 3 Estimated

Sentences 4

Characters with a dotted underline are not in the course yet.

  • 请坐。Qǐng zuò.Please sit down.
  • 请喝茶。Qǐng hē chá.Please have some tea.
  • 请问,洗手间在哪儿?Qǐngwèn, xǐshǒujiān zài nǎr?Excuse me, where is the restroom?
  • 请给我一双筷子。Qǐng gěi wǒ yì shuāng kuàizi.Please give me a pair of chopsticks.