吁请 is a formal, written verb meaning 'to earnestly appeal (for)' or 'to make a solemn plea.' It combines 吁 (xū), which originally means 'to sigh' or 'to call out urgently,' and 请 (qǐng), meaning 'to request' or 'to invite.' Together, they convey a sense of urgency, sincerity, and moral weight—often used in official statements, advocacy campaigns, or public appeals where the speaker seeks collective action or policy change.

This word appears frequently in contexts involving social welfare, environmental protection, human rights, and animal welfare. It is rarely used in casual speech; instead, it belongs to formal registers such as news editorials, NGO press releases, or government documents. The subject is typically an organization, group, or authoritative voice—not an individual making a personal favor request. Because of its gravity, 吁请 implies both ethical responsibility and public significance, distinguishing it from simpler verbs like 请求 or 要求.