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回复 (huífù) - use 答复 for formal contexts requiring a thoughtful response, while 回复 is more general and can be used casually.
答复 is more formal than just saying '回答' (huídá), which means 'to answer.' Common collocations include '及时答复' (timely reply) and '书面答复' (written reply). Pay attention to the tone; it's important to pronounce it correctly as the tones can change the meaning in Mandarin.
As an HSK 6 word, 答复 connects with other formal terminology related to communication and response. Focus on using it in appropriate contexts, especially in written forms like emails, as it enhances your formal vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 答复 with 回答, using 答复 in informal situations. For example, saying '我答复他' (I reply to him) in a casual chat is incorrect; it should be '我回答他' (I answer him).
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How to say to answer in Chinese
“to answer” in Chinese is答复
答复 (dá fù) means to answer or reply, commonly used in both spoken and written Mandarin. It is often seen in formal contexts, such as business communications or official correspondence, where a response is required. The term implies a thoughtful response rather than a casual reply.
When to use 答复
答复 is more formal than just saying '回答' (huídá), which means 'to answer.' Common collocations include '及时答复' (timely reply) and '书面答复' (written reply). Pay attention to the tone; it's important to pronounce it correctly as the tones can change the meaning in Mandarin.
答复 or something close to it
回复 (huífù) - use 答复 for formal contexts requiring a thoughtful response, while 回复 is more general and can be used casually.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 答复 with 回答, using 答复 in informal situations. For example, saying '我答复他' (I reply to him) in a casual chat is incorrect; it should be '我回答他' (I answer him).
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Grammar Patterns of 答复
答复 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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我未收到任何复函或____。
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Yes, 答复 is typically used in formal or professional contexts, whereas more casual terms like 回答 can be used in everyday conversations.
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