Chinese phrase
我请你 wǒ qǐng nǐ
Meaning
I'll treat you
When to use it
It offers to pay for another person's meal or activity. It is a friendly, informal way to say "I'll treat you," often before naming the meal or activity.
Example dialogue
今天我请你吃饭。 jīn tiān wǒ qǐng nǐ chī fàn
I'll treat you to dinner today.
好啊,谢谢! hǎo a xiè xiè
Sure, thanks!