请 — meaning in English
qǐng
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English meaning
- beg verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
- BID verb To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
- invite verb To ask someone to come to an event or take part in something.
- kindly adj Warm-hearted, gentle, and considerate in nature.
- please verb To make someone happy or satisfied.
- request verb To ask for something, often politely or formally.
Senses
请 is used for these senses in English:
- ask for To request.
- beg (transitive) To plead with someone for help, a favor, etc.; to entreat.
- bid (transitive) To invite; to summon.
- go ahead (in the imperative) Used to grant permission for or to give endorsement of a suggestion or proposal.
- invite (transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
- kindly Used to make a polite request: please.
- please (often, with yes) Used as an affirmative to an offer.
- puh-lease (sarcastic) An expression of annoyance, exasperation or impatience.
beg — full definition
- verb To ask urgently for something, often money, food, or a favor.
- verb To plead earnestly with someone, especially to be forgiven or spared.
BID — full definition
- verb To offer a specific amount of money for something, especially at an auction.
- noun An offer of a price, or a formal offer to carry out a piece of work.
- noun An attempt or effort to achieve something.