to invite, to welcome

JLPT N5 16 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of ''

The character '' primarily means 'to invite' or 'to welcome.' It is often used in formal or semi-formal contexts such as inviting someone to an event, a meeting, or a gathering.

Common Collocations

  • 邀请 (yāoqǐng): to invite — the most common collocation, used for inviting people to parties, meetings, or events.
  • 邀请 (yāoqǐnghán): invitation letter — formal written invitation.
  • 邀请参加 (yāoqǐng cānjiā): invite to participate — often used in professional or academic contexts.

Notes

When using ',' the tone is polite and respectful, suitable for invitations that require some formality. It differs from '' (qǐng), which can be more casual or used for requests. Avoid confusing '' with '' (yāoyuē), which emphasizes making an appointment or date.

In sentences, '' is usually followed by '' or '' to soften the invitation, but it can stand alone in compound verbs like '邀请.'

Example Sentences

He invited me to his birthday party.

The company invited an expert to give a lecture.

We should invite more friends to travel together.