How to Say ‘Today I'm treating you.’ in Simplified Chinese
今天我请你。
jīn tiān wǒ qǐng nǐ
[jeen-tyen wo qǐng nee]
💬 Usage Tip: Time words like 今天 (jīntiān) usually go at the front of the sentence, before the action. Swap in 明天 "tomorrow" or 下次 "next time" the same way.
🇨🇳 In China: Insisting on paying is a warm gesture, and on a first date the person who invited often pays. Expect some polite back-and-forth before the other side gives in.
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.
我请你。
wǒ qǐng nǐ
I'll treat you.
我请你 (wǒ qǐng nǐ) means 'I'll pay for you'. With three third tones in a row, the first two sound like rising tones.
这次我请你。
This time it's my treat.
Words in this phrase
我
wǒ
[wo]
I
The speaker referring to themselves.
我明天有空。
I am free tomorrow.
请
qǐng
[qǐng]
to treat; to buy for someone
To pay for someone's food or drink as a treat.
今天我请你吃饭。
Today I'll treat you to a meal.
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The informal or neutral word for “you,” suitable for peers or casual conversation.
如果对方和你年纪差不多，可以说“认识你”。
If the other person is about your age, you can say “nice to meet you” with 你.
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