Definition
请客 (qǐng kè) is a separable verb meaning 'to treat someone to a meal' — the host pays. Unlike 请 (qǐng), which can mean 'invite' in general, 请客 specifically implies footing the bill. 招待 (zhāo dài) is broader, covering hosting or entertaining guests (not just meals).
verb
to treat someone to a mealto be the host (picking up the bill)
Examples
- 请客，。Jīntiān wǒ qǐng kè, dàjiā suíbiàn diǎn.The meal is on me today — order whatever you like.
- ，。Tā shàngcì qǐng wǒ de kè, zhè cì wǒ qǐng tā.He treated me last time; this time I'm treating him.
- ，请客。Nǐmen bié zhēng le, zhè cì wǒ lái qǐng kè.Stop arguing — let me be the host this time.
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