请客

請客

qǐngkè

verb HSK 3 #6,402

Meanings

Literally 'invite guests' - to treat someone

HSK 1

今天我请客！

Jīntiān wǒ qǐngkè!

Today it's my treat!

HSK 2

他经常请朋友吃饭。

Tā jīngcháng qǐng péngyou chīfàn.

He often treats friends to meals.

HSK 2

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.

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.

请 qǐng

客 kè