to apply for something by stating reasons and making an official request to an authority or organization

to politely ask someone to go to a place or participate in an activity

to ask for something or entreat someone; to make a formal or polite request

Polite formula used to precede a question, meaning "may I ask" or "could you tell me"

to engage the services of someone; to invite someone to take up a post or position

(courteous) to respectfully invite someone

A polite way to tell someone to do as they wish, suit themselves, or make themselves at home.

to invite guests to a meal or entertainment; to treat someone to something and pay the bill

Polite word used when seeking guidance or consulting someone; can also be used as a polite way to introduce a question or a challenge.

To request a leave of absence or time off from work or school for personal reasons, illness, or public duties.

Polite formula used to ask a visitor to enter or come forward to meet

to propose or request that a matter be considered, reviewed, or acted upon by a specific person or group

person who makes a formal request for something like a job, visa, or grant

A competition where the host invites specific individuals or teams to participate, primarily for the purpose of mutual exchange and improving skills.

To request instructions or guidance from a superior; to seek clarification before taking action

please do not; used in formal writing or signs to politely request that people refrain from an action

form used for making a formal request or application

to invite to dinner; to entertain guests at a banquet or feast

An invitation for someone to enter a room or building

invitation card; written invitation; a card or letter sent to invite guests to an event

written application, petition, or letter of request submitted to an authority or organization

a formal written document requesting a specific action or change

written invitation; invitation card. Also called [[请柬|請柬|qing3 jian3]]

to request or invite someone with great sincerity; to make a heartfelt appeal

(written) to request an audience or interview; to ask for a meeting

To submit a written report to a higher authority or relevant department to request approval or instructions.

A polite invitation for someone to sit down or take a seat

to present a petition, especially through collective action directed at a government or authority

To pay respects or wish someone good health, especially to an elder or superior; in the Qing dynasty, specifically to perform a formal greeting by bending the knee and lowering the right arm.

To volunteer for military service or request a difficult assignment; literally to "request a long tassel" based on a historical account of a diplomat who promised to capture a foreign king.

to request someone to do something or ask for a favor; to entrust a matter to another person to someone else

to invite or issue an invitation to someone

To admit one's mistakes and ask for punishment or forgiveness; to humbly apologize.

To hire or employ someone to perform a task or service for pay

to appeal to others or request earnestly; to entreat or implore

To host dinners and present gifts to others; often used to describe social hospitality aimed at currying favor, influencing people, or bribery

to accept a dinner invitation, especially one given with the intent of bribery or to ask for a favor

To request permission to join a battle; also refers to volunteering for a difficult or important task

(courteous) would you mind; please be so kind as to; used to politely request a favor

To plead on behalf of others for mercy, for their lives to be spared, or for their suffering to be relieved; often used in the phrase [[为民请命|為民請命|wei4 min2 qing3 ming4]]

to invite respectfully; used in formal contexts to invite guests or mentors

to submit a formal request or application to a superior or higher authority; to petition using official documents

to request to surrender; to ask for peace

A letter or written message sent to a person or organization to invite them to an event or activity.

to speak out or petition government authorities on behalf of the common people for justice or relief from suffering

to urge and request; to press for action; to demand or invite urgently

To request that a higher authority or department record someone's meritorious deeds or recommend them for an award or promotion.

(idiom) to offer a sincere and humble apology; literally meaning to carry a bundle of brambles on one's back and ask for punishment