Used as a polite word to ask or encourage someone to do something.

To invite someone to an event; to treat someone to a meal or entertainment.

To make a request; to ask for a favor; to ask for permission.

To engage the services of someone, such as a doctor, teacher, or domestic worker.

(bound form) To respectfully obtain or purchase a religious item, such as a Buddhist statue or incense burner.

(bound form) To inquire after or pay respects to someone, such as in the word 请安 qǐng'ān

(archaic) An autumn meeting of feudal lords with the emperor or with each other.

(archaic) Used same as 擎 qíng, meaning to receive, hold up, or support.

(archaic) Only used in the term 请室 qǐng​shì, referring to a place where officials awaited trial

A Chinese surname