Word: 申请 (shēnqǐng) Traditional: 申請 申请 dictionary entry shēnqǐng to apply for sth; application form (CL:份[fen4]) Full dictionary entry for 申请 Example sentences using 申请 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 去美国要申请签证。 Qù Měiguó yào shēnqǐng qiānzhèng. You need to apply for a visa to go to America. 要申请的话，你得亲自去。 Yào shēnqǐng dehuà, nǐ děi qīnzì qù. In order to apply, you have to go in person.