How to Say ‘Today's on me.’ in Simplified Chinese
今天我请客。
jīn tiān wǒ qǐng kè
[jeen-tyen wo qǐngkè]
🇨🇳 In China: In China one person usually pays for the whole table instead of splitting the bill. Friends often argue politely over who gets to pay, and that tug-of-war is part of the ritual.
Phrase Breakdown
今天
jīn tiān
[jeen-tyen]
today
The current day; used when talking about what is happening now.
今天有一个很重要的职业活动。
Today there is a very important career event.
我请客。
wǒ qǐng kè
it's my treat.
请客 (qǐngkè) means to treat someone, that is, to pay for them.
这次我请客。
This time it's on me.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
请客
qǐng kè
[qǐngkè]
to treat; to pay for others
To pay the bill for a meal or entertainment for others.
这次我请客。
It's my treat this time.
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