有请 (yǒu) — to invite in (formal, polite, used by a host to welcome a guest)

Definition

A formal phrase a host uses to politely invite a guest to come in or to speak. It's a set expression used in ceremonies and official occasions, not in everyday conversation.

idiom
to invite in (formal, polite, used by a host to welcome a guest)

Examples

  • 有请
    Kāi mù yí shì shàng, zhǔ chí rén yǒu gè wèi jiā bīn rù chǎng.
    At the opening ceremony, the host invited the guests to enter.
  • 有请
    yǒu, Qǐng zuò.
    Please come in and have a seat.
  • 有请
    Xiàn zài yǒu wáng xiào zhǎng jiǎng huà.
    Now let's invite Principal Wang to speak.

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