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请客

請客
qǐngkè
verb HSK 2 #6,402

Meanings

  1. 1 to treat (sb to a meal)
  2. 2 to host

Characters

请
qǐng
to invite; please
客
kè
guest
Literally 'invite guests' - to treat someone

Examples

HSK 1
今天我请客！
Jīntiān wǒ qǐngkè!
Today it's my treat!
HSK 1
上次你请客，这次我来。
Shàngcì nǐ qǐngkè, zhè cì wǒ lái.
Last time you treated, this time it's on me.
HSK 2
他经常请朋友吃饭。
Tā jīngcháng qǐng péngyou chīfàn.
He often treats friends to meals.

Tips

culture
Fighting over the bill (抢着买单) is a common Chinese custom. Saying 我请客 shows generosity and is an important social gesture.
usage
请客 can mean treating to a meal, drinks, movie, etc. - not just food.

Stroke Order

请 qǐng
客 kè