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| − | 回答 and 回复 are both verbs that can be | + | 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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| − | <th>Meaning</th><td>to answer, to solve a problem</td><td class="liju">to reply</td> | + | <th>Meaning</th><td>to answer, to solve a problem/question</td><td class="liju">to reply</td> |
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| − | == To say “to answer” as in the solution to a problem use 回答 == | + | == To say “to answer” as in the solution to a problem or question use 回答. == |
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| − | == To say “to reply” a letter, message, text, WeChat message use 回答 == | + | == To say “to reply” a letter, message, text, WeChat message use 回答. == |
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Revision as of 04:25, 31 August 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.).
| 回答 (huídá) | 回复 (huífù) | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | to answer, to solve a problem/question | to reply |
| Part of Speech | verb | verb |
| Formality | flexible | flexible |
Contents
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
