特邀

• Pinyin: tè yāo
• Hanzi breakdown: 特 = 牜(cow) + 寺 (temple) — special; 邀 = 敫 (phonetic) + 辶 (walk) — to invite

Meaning

Specially invited. An invitation extended with particular regard.

Used for distinguished guests, speakers, or performers who receive special invitations. Often appears in formal announcements and event programs. Implies honor and recognition.

Examples

1. 本次论坛特邀了多位行业领袖分享他们的经验。 This forum has specially invited multiple industry leaders to share their experiences.
2. 今晚的演唱会特邀嘉宾是一位神秘的国际巨星。 Tonight's concert has a mystery international superstar as the specially invited guest.
3. 我们特邀您出席这次颁奖典礼，期待您的光临。 We specially invite you to attend this awards ceremony and look forward to your presence.

Usage Guide

Context: events, ceremonies, announcements

Tone: respectful

Do Say

• 我们特邀您参加。(We specially invite you to attend.)
• 特邀嘉宾即将登场。(The specially invited guest is about to appear.)

Don't Say

• 用'特邀'来描述普通邀请 (Don't use 特邀 for routine invitations — it implies special honor)

Origin & History

特 means specially, 邀 means to invite — a special invitation.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal