回请 (huí qǐng) — to return hospitality by hosting a meal or event in response to being treated
Definition
回请 is a separable verb meaning to host a return meal/event after being treated — a reciprocal, politeness-driven response. Pairs with 请 (invite/host) but emphasizes you are reciprocating, not initiating.
verb
to return hospitality by hosting a meal or event in response to being treated
Examples
- ，回请。Shàng cì tā qǐng wǒ chī fàn, zhè cì wǒ dǎ suàn huí qǐng tā.Last time he treated me to a meal; this time I plan to return the hospitality.
- 回请。Wǒ men yuē hǎo zhè zhōu mò huí qǐng tā men yì jiā.We've arranged to host them and their family this weekend as a return.
- ，回请。Wèi le biǎo shì gǎn xiè, gōng sī jué dìng huí qǐng suǒ yǒu hé zuò fāng.To express gratitude, the company decided to hold a return banquet for all partners.
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