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咨請

简咨请 · 繁咨請

Mandarin · pinyin zī qǐng

to formally request (by means of an official communication 咨文 zī wén)

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咨: zī · inquire, consult, discuss; plan
請: qǐng · ask, request; invite; please
请: qǐng · ask, request; invite; please

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1–3 · zi1 qing3

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