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The word "应付" is formed by combining the character "应", which carries meanings related to responding or answering, with the character "付", which conveys actions like handling or dealing with. Their semantic contributions merge to create the compound's meaning of dealing with or coping with a situation, often suggesting a obligatory or perfunctory approach.

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我必须应付这个挑战。

Wǒ bìxū yìngfù zhège tiǎozhàn.

I must deal with this challenge.

她轻松地应付了工作。

Tā qīngsōng de yìngfù le gōngzuò.

She handled the work easily.

公司需要应付市场变化。

Gōngsī xūyào yìngfù shìchǎng biànhuà.

The company needs to cope with market changes.

他为了应付考试，每天学习到很晚。

Tā wèile yìngfù kǎoshì, měitiān xuéxí dào hěn wǎn.

In order to cope with the exam, he studies until very late every day.

尽管面对诸多困难，他们还是成功地应付了所有突发事件。

Jǐnguǎn miànduì zhūduō kùnnán, tāmen háishì chénggōng de yìngfù le suǒyǒu tūfā shìjiàn.

Despite facing many difficulties, they still successfully handled all the emergencies.

Word Definition - 应付

yìng fu to deal with; to cope

Individual Character Details

应 yīng, yīng, yìng
付 fù, fù