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The character "请", corresponding to the traditional form "請", incorporates the speech radical "言" on the left, which appears as "讠" in its simplified variant, combined with the element "青" on the right, a component that historically served a phonetic function. Its earliest attested meanings revolve around formal asking or requesting, often conveying a sense of deference or ceremony. Through extended usage, the character gradually acquired a role as a polite auxiliary in directives, transforming straightforward commands into courteous expressions, such as those used for inviting someone to act or enter. Concurrently, it maintained its core verbal sense of extending an invitation or engaging services, evident in compound words pertaining to social or professional solicitations. The persistent presence of the speech radical highlights the character's foundational link to verbal interaction, while the phonetic component has continued to provide structural continuity throughout its developmental history.
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请坐在这里。
请帮我一下。
请明天来我家。
请您填写这张表。
请安静，我们在上课。
如果你有时间，请来参加聚会。
请允许我介绍一下自己。
请在会议开始前提交你的报告。