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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

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

Tips

culture
Fighting over the bill (抢着买单, qiǎngzhe mǎidān) 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