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请柬

qǐng jiǎn
张 zhāng 份 fèn
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. invitation card
  2. 2. written invitation

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Word relationships

Related words

2 items
邀请函
yāo qǐng hán

invitation letter

More general term for invitation letter.
回复
huí fù

to reply

RSVP or reply to an invitation.

Synonyms

1 item
请帖
qǐng tiě

invitation card

Both mean invitation card; 请柬 is more formal.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 请贴, which is a less common variant; 请柬 is standard.

Formality

请柬 is formal and often used for ceremonial occasions like weddings; in casual contexts, 邀请 or 请帖 may be more appropriate.

Example Sentences

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我们收到了婚礼 请柬 。
We received the wedding invitation card.

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Child Words of 请柬

请
qǐng

to ask