答复

dá fù

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to answer
2. to reply
3. Reply to: (in email header)

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 询问 xún wèn 询问 xún wèn to inquire Asking instead of replying.: to inquire

Related words

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• 解答 jiě dá 解答 jiě dá to solve (a problem) To answer a question or explain.: to solve (a problem)

Synonyms

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• 回答 huí dá 回答 huí dá to reply; to answer Both mean 'to answer', but 答复 is more formal.: to reply; to answer
• 回复 huí fù 回复 huí fù to reply Often used in written replies or emails.: to reply

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 答复 for answering a phone call; use 接电话 instead.

Formality

答复 is formal and typically used in written or official contexts, not in casual speech.

Example Sentences

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请尽快 答复 我的问题。

Please answer my question as soon as possible.

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Child Words of 答复

• 答 答 dá: to answer
• 复 复 fù: to go and return