受邀请 (shòu yāo) is a verb meaning 'to be invited' — it expresses that someone has received an invitation, typically from another person or organization. The character 受 (shòu) means 'to receive' or 'to undergo', and 邀 (yāo) means 'to invite'. Together, they form a passive construction where the subject receives the action of being invited; no agent (the inviter) needs to be stated, though it can be added with 被 or by naming the source. This phrase is formal and commonly used in written Chinese, official announcements, or polite speech.

It often appears in contexts like academic conferences, social events, media appearances, or professional engagements. Unlike the active verb 邀请 (yāoqǐng, 'to invite'), 受邀 emphasizes the recipient’s perspective and implies acceptance or acknowledgment of the invitation. It's frequently followed by verbs indicating what the person did as a result — for example, '受邀出席' (shòu yāo chūxí, 'was invited to attend') or '受邀发言' (shòu yāo fāyán, 'was invited to speak').