The Chinese word **敬请** (jìng qǐng) is a formal, polite compound formed by combining the respectful adverb **敬** (jìng), meaning "respectfully" or "reverently," with the verb **请** (qǐng), meaning "to request" or "to invite." In this structure, **敬** functions as an honorific modifier that elevates and softens the directness of the request expressed by **请**, transforming a simple "please" into a much more deferential phrase akin to "kindly request" or "respectfully invite." This formation follows a common pattern in formal Chinese where an honorific element is prefixed to an action verb to convey politeness and respect, typically used in written invitations, official notices, or ceremonial contexts.