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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
敬请jìngqǐngplease (do sth) (deferential form)HSK 7, unknown, 22 strokes, rank #13517, Very Hard
jìngqǐng(jing4qing3)jing qing T4
  1. 1please (do sth) (deferential form)
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March 24, 2026

敬请(敬請)jìngqǐng(jing4qing3)

敬请 is a polite expression used to request someone to do something, often conveying a sense of respect or formality. It is typically used in invitations or formal requests, emphasizing the speaker's deference to the listener. This expression is often found in written communication, such as letters and announcements.

Strokes22Frequency#13517DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, showing respect and politeness in communication is highly valued, especially in formal situations. 敬请 reflects this cultural norm, as it is used to convey humility and respect towards the recipient.

Memory Tip

Think of 敬 as 'respect' and 请 as 'please.' Picture a respectful bow while saying 'please' to someone important, like a dignitary. The character 敬 has the radical for 'to salute' (敬) and the character 请 suggests inviting someone politely (请). Together, they create a powerful request.

Meanings of 敬请

jìngqǐng(jing4qing3)
1please (do sth) (deferential form)
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About 敬请

敬请Simplified
敬請Traditional
22Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 敬请

Quick Contrast

恭请 (gōngqǐng) is used in even more formal contexts than 敬请, while 请 (qǐng) is a more casual way to make a request.

Usage Notes

敬请 is more formal than just 请 and is used in specific contexts, such as announcements or invitations. Learners should avoid using it in casual settings and ensure it's paired with appropriate contexts, like '敬请光临' (please honor us with your presence). Watch out for the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 敬请 isn't specifically listed in the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your formal communication skills. Focus on how 敬 and 请 can be used separately in different contexts, as they frequently appear in HSK Level 4 and above vocabulary, particularly in formal writing.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 敬请 with just 请, using it in casual situations. For example, saying '敬请帮我' (please help me) in a casual setting is incorrect; instead, use just 请帮我.

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Component Characters

敬jìngto respect
HSK 712 strokes攵
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请qǐngto ask
HSK 110 strokes讠
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How to say please (do sth) (deferential form) in Chinese

“please (do sth) (deferential form)” in Chinese is敬请jìngqǐng

敬请 is a polite expression used to request someone to do something, often conveying a sense of respect or formality. It is typically used in invitations or formal requests, emphasizing the speaker's deference to the listener. This expression is often found in written communication, such as letters and announcements.

When to use 敬请

敬请 is more formal than just 请 and is used in specific contexts, such as announcements or invitations. Learners should avoid using it in casual settings and ensure it's paired with appropriate contexts, like '敬请光临' (please honor us with your presence). Watch out for the tonal pronunciation to avoid confusion.

敬请 or something close to it

恭请 (gōngqǐng) is used in even more formal contexts than 敬请, while 请 (qǐng) is a more casual way to make a request.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 敬请 with just 请, using it in casual situations. For example, saying '敬请帮我' (please help me) in a casual setting is incorrect; instead, use just 请帮我.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敬请

No, 敬请 is too formal for everyday conversation; it's best reserved for formal invitations or requests.

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