邀
yāo
#1,851 most
frequent character
to invite, to request, to intercept
Character breakdown
Source: Make Me a Hanzi.
邀 uses 辶, walking or movement, as its meaning part and 敫 jiào as its sound part. It first meant meeting a guest on the road or intercepting an enemy. The meaning then grew through intercept to solicit, and finally to invite or request.
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