HSK 1 · Chinese hanzi
请 — please
- Reading
- qǐng
- Meaning
- please; to invite
- HSK level
- HSK 1
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
请 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 1 level. Its primary reading is qǐng and it means please; to invite. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
请 appears in everyday chinese words such as 请 (please, invite), 请问 (excuse me, may I ask) and 请假 (ask for leave).
Chinese words containing 请
Frequently asked questions
What does 请 mean in Chinese?
请 means please; to invite in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 1 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 请 read?
请 is read qǐng. Reading it inside real words — 请 and 请问 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 请 — is it HSK 1?
Yes. 请 is on the official HSK 1 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 请 in a word?
A common word containing 请 is 请 (qǐng) — "please, invite". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 请 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 请 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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