请柬

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

请柬 (qǐngjiǎn) specifically refers to a formal invitation card, often used for weddings, parties, ceremonies, or official events. It is more formal than a casual invitation and usually printed or handwritten on special paper.

Common Contexts

请柬 is commonly used when talking about receiving or sending invitations for important social occasions. It often appears in contexts involving celebrations, official gatherings, or cultural events.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 请柬 (fāsòng qǐngjiǎn): to send invitation cards
  • 请柬 (shōudào qǐngjiǎn): to receive an invitation card
  • 请柬... (qǐngjiǎn shàng xiězhe...): the invitation card states...

Usage Notes

请柬 is a noun and is not used as a verb. It is more formal than just saying “邀请” (invitation) and implies a physical card or letter. Avoid confusing 请柬 with 请帖, which is a synonym but 请柬 is more common in Mainland China. When using 请柬, the tone is polite and formal, suitable for respectful invitations.

Example Sentences

We received the wedding invitation card.

The invitation card states the time and place of the event.

He personally delivered the invitation card, inviting us to his birthday