yán​qǐng

to invite

yán​qǐng to invite

  1. to invite
    (bound form) to invite; to engage; to bring in or recruit someone
  2. to invite
    To invite someone to an event; to treat someone to a meal or entertainment.

yán​qǐng to engage

  1. to invite
    (bound form) to invite; to engage; to bring in or recruit someone
  2. to hire
    To engage the services of someone, such as a doctor, teacher, or domestic worker.