Chinese phrase
下次我请你 xià cì wǒ qǐng nǐ
Meaning
I'll treat you next time
When to use it
It offers to pay for the other person next time. It is a friendly promise often used after someone helps or hosts a meal.
Example dialogue
今天的接待很周到，感谢你帮忙。 jīn tiān de jiē dài hěn zhōu dào gǎn xiè nǐ bāng máng
Today's hospitality was very thoughtful. Thank you for your help.
下次我请你，到时我来订位。 xià cì wǒ qǐng nǐ dào shí wǒ lái dìng wèi
I'll treat you next time. I'll make the reservation then.