说好 那谁请客
“We need to settle this. Who's paying?”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
谁请客
“Who's paying?”
说好 那谁请客
“We need to settle this. Who's paying?”
他 他请客
“- Him! He's paying! - Who's paying?”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese social life, splitting bills is less common among friends; instead, one person typically offers or is designated to treat, fostering reciprocal social ties.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
it's agreed / settled
Frequently used to finalize an agreement or promise before moving on to practical details.
to treat someone (to a meal/drink); foot the bill
An essential spoken expression in daily Chinese dining culture whenever someone pays for the group.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Our treat, okay?”
“Buy the good one. It's on me. No need.”
“If you mind it, we can pick up the tab.”
“Just to be clear. I can't be your girlfriend. Relax. It's definitely not that.”
“♪ If you follow your heart ♪ It's my treat. I'll treat.”
“We agreed to come for a free meal.”