敬请

jìng qǐng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. please (do sth) (deferential form)

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 谢绝 xiè jué 谢绝 xiè jué to refuse politely respectfully decline; often used with 敬请 to ask for understanding: 敬请谅解: to refuse politely

Synonyms

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• 请 qǐng 请 qǐng to ask used in general polite requests, while 敬请 is more formal and deferential: to ask
• 恳请 kěn qǐng 恳请 kěn qǐng to request earnestly humbly request, more earnest than 敬请: to request earnestly

Usage notes

Collocations

Often followed by verbs like 光临 (visit), 谅解 (understand), 指正 (correct) to make polite requests.

Formality

In very formal written contexts, such as invitations or official announcements. Not used in everyday conversation.

Example Sentences

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敬请 光临我们的活动。

Please honor us with your presence at our event.

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Child Words of 敬请

• 敬 敬 jìng: (bound form) respectful; to respect
• 请 请 qǐng: to ask