Chinese phrase
这次我请客 zhè cì wǒ qǐng kè
Meaning
It's my treat this time
When to use it
The speaker will cover the cost this time. It is a friendly offer often used when hosting a guest or sharing a meal.
Example dialogue
下周客户来访，这次我请客。 xià zhōu kè hù lái fǎng zhè cì wǒ qǐng kè
A client is visiting next week, so this time, it's my treat.
太好了，客户肯定会很高兴。 tài hǎo le kè hù kěn dìng huì hěn gāo xìng
Great. The client will certainly be pleased.