请 (qǐng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 请 (qǐng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 请 (qǐng) means "please / to invite". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 请 stroke by stroke?

请 has 10 strokes. The radical is 讠. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 请 and 诓?

请 (qǐng) and 诓 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 请?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 讠. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 请?

Common words containing 请 include: 请客 (qǐng kè) — To treat someone (to a meal, etc.).; 请假 (qǐng jià) — To ask for leave.; 请问 (qǐng wèn) — Excuse me / May I ask?.

How to Write 请

The character 请 (qǐng) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

请 is pronounced qǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means please / to invite.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 请 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 请

请客 qǐng kè

To treat someone (to a meal, etc.).

请假 qǐng jià

To ask for leave.

请问 qǐng wèn

Excuse me / May I ask?

Example Sentences

今天我请客。

jīn tiān wǒ qǐng kè

It's my treat today.

由于家里有些突发状况，他不得不向公司请假。

yóu yú jiā lǐ yǒu xiē tū fā zhuàng kuàng ， tā bù dé bù xiàng gōng sī qǐng jià 。

Due to some emergencies at home, he had to ask the company for leave.

请问洗手间在哪儿？

qǐng wèn xǐ shǒu jiān zài nǎ ér

Excuse me, where is the restroom?

Similar Characters

诓 kuāng

诔 lěi

试 shì

Practice Writing 请 (qǐng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 请

What does 请 (qǐng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 请 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 请 and 诓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 请?

What common words use 请?

How to Write 请 (qǐng)