请帖

qǐng tiě

CL 张 zhāng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

1. invitation card
2. written invitation

Word relationships

Related words

1 item

• 喜帖 xǐ tiě 喜帖 xǐ tiě wedding invitation xǐtiě specifically for wedding invitation: wedding invitation

Synonyms

2 items

• 邀请函 yāo qǐng hán 邀请函 yāo qǐng hán invitation letter yāoqǐnghán also means invitation letter, slightly more formal: invitation letter
• 请柬 qǐng jiǎn 请柬 qǐng jiǎn invitation card qǐngjiǎn more formal/literary term for invitation card: invitation card

Usage notes

Common mistakes

请帖 is a written invitation; use 邀请 (yāoqǐng) for a verbal invitation.

Formality

请帖 is neutral, while 请柬 (qǐngjiǎn) is more formal, often used for official events.

Child Words of 请帖

• 请 请 qǐng: to ask
• 帖 帖 tiě: invitation card
• 帖 帖 tiè: rubbing from incised inscription