How to Say ‘I'll treat you to something else to drink’ in Simplified Chinese
我请你喝点别的
wǒ qǐng nǐ hē diǎn bié de
[waw cheeng nee huh dyen bye-der]
🇨🇳 In China: Suggesting [喝点别的] is a smooth way to propose moving without saying bluntly that the current spot isn't working. In a bar, it can sound more natural and less forced than a direct pickup line.
Phrase Breakdown
我
wǒ
[waw]
I; me
The speaker referring to themselves.
如果你愿意，我请你喝点别的，然后慢慢聊。
If you'd like, I'll get you something else to drink, and then we can chat slowly.
请
qǐng
[cheeng]
to treat; to invite
Often used when offering to pay for someone in a friendly or flirtatious way.
我想请你去那边坐坐，顺便喝一杯。
I'd like to invite you to sit over there and have a drink too.
你
nǐ
[nee]
you
The person being addressed.
我想请你去一个更安静的地方继续聊天。
I'd like to invite you to a quieter place to keep chatting.
喝
hē
[huh]
to drink
Used for consuming beverages.
如果你想换口味，我请你喝点别的。
If you want a different flavor, I'll get you something else to drink.
点
diǎn
[dyen]
a little; some
Marks a small amount or an indefinite quantity.
坐下来以后，我们可以先喝点东西。
After we sit down, we can first have something to drink.
别的
bié de
[bye-der]
something else; another option
Used when suggesting an alternative choice.
这杯太烈了，我们换点别的吧。
This drink is too strong; let's switch to something else.
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