The word 邀请 is formed by combining two characters, each contributing a layer of meaning to create the concept of "to invite". The first character, 邀 (yāo), primarily means to solicit or request someone's presence or movement, often carrying a sense of actively seeking engagement. The second character, 请 (qǐng), means to ask or request, typically in a polite or formal manner. When joined, 邀请 synthesizes these ideas into a single term where 邀 emphasizes the act of engaging or summoning, and 请 adds the crucial dimension of courtesy and formality, resulting in the polite and complete notion of extending an invitation.