yāoqǐng
invite
邀请, pronounced as 'yāoqǐng', is often used in contexts dealing with inviting someone to an event, meeting, or party. It is often used in both formal and informal speech. Its usage is similar to the usage of 'invite' in English. However, 'yāoqǐng' is not typically used as a colloquial slang like how 'invite' is sometimes used in English to imply other meanings.
Tā jùjuéle wǒ de yāoqǐng.
He rejected my invitation.
The speaker's invitation was rejected by a man.
Wǒ yāoqǐng nǐ lái wǒjiā.
I invite you to my home.
The speaker is inviting someone to their home. This could be for any reason such as a meal, a party, etc.
Tā yāoqǐng wǒ qù wǔhuì.
She invites me to the dance party.
The speaker is being invited to a dance party by a woman. This could be a formal or informal event.
Yāoqǐng zhèngzài fāsòng zhōng.
The invitation is being sent.
The context suggests that an invitation (possibly digitally like through email or social media) is currently in the process of being sent.
Yāoqǐng yǐjīng bèi jiēshòu.
The invitation has been accepted.
The invitation has been accepted by the person it was sent to.
Zhè shì yī fèn xūjiǎ de yāoqǐng.
This is a fake invitation.
The speaker is referring to an invitation that is not genuine or real.
Wǒmen xūyào fāchū gèng duō de yāoqǐng.
We need to send out more invitations.
The speaker is indicating the necessity to send more invitations, perhaps for an event or function.
Zhège yāoqǐng bù huì bèi jiēshòu.
This invitation will not be accepted.
The speaker anticipates that a certain invitation will not be accepted.
Wǒ xiǎng chè huí nàgè yāoqǐng.
I want to withdraw that invitation.
The speaker desires to retract or undo an invitation they previously gave.
Jīnwǎn yǒu yīgè kāifàng de yāoqǐng.
There is an open invitation tonight.
The speaker is saying that there is an event or gathering tonight that anyone is invited to attend.