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回答 and 回复 are both verbs that can be translated into English to mean “to answer”. Both can be used in informal/formal settings. Nonetheless, while they may seem similar, each is used in its own context and they cannot be used interchangeably. Put succinctly, 回答 means to answer (solve) a problem/question, compared to 回复 which is to reply (to a letter, message, text, WeChat message, etc.). | 回答 and 回复 are both verbs that can be translated into English to mean “to answer”. Both can be used in informal/formal settings. Nonetheless, while they may seem similar, each is used in its own context and they cannot be used interchangeably. Put succinctly, 回答 means to answer (solve) a problem/question, compared to 回复 which is to reply (to a letter, message, text, WeChat message, etc.). | ||
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Revision as of 03:27, 14 October 2021
回答 and 回复 are both verbs that can be translated into English to mean “to answer”. Both can be used in informal/formal settings. Nonetheless, while they may seem similar, each is used in its own context and they cannot be used interchangeably. Put succinctly, 回答 means to answer (solve) a problem/question, compared to 回复 which is to reply (to a letter, message, text, WeChat message, etc.).
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To say “to answer” as in the solution to a problem or question use 回答.
Common Phrases
- 回答问题
- 回答正确
- 不回答
To say “to reply” a letter, message, text, WeChat message use 回答.
Common Phrases
- 回复我了
- 还没回答
