回
答

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The word "回答" is formed by combining the character "回", meaning to return or revert, with the character "答", meaning to reply or respond. This juxtaposition creates a compound where "回" implies a reciprocal action of sending back, and "答" directly denotes the act of answering, together conveying the sense of giving a response.

Example Sentences Hide

请回答我的问题。

Qǐng huídá wǒ de wèntí.

Please answer my question.

她很快回答了老师。

Tā hěn kuài huídá le lǎoshī.

She quickly answered the teacher.

我不知道怎么回答这个问题。

Wǒ bù zhīdào zěnme huídá zhège wèntí.

I don't know how to answer this question.

他思考了一会儿才回答。

Tā sīkǎo le yīhuìr cái huídá.

He thought for a while before answering.

如果你不回答，我就当你默认了。

Rúguǒ nǐ bù huídá, wǒ jiù dàng nǐ mòrèn le.

If you don't answer, I'll take it as your silence.

Word Definition - 回答

huí dá to reply; to answer; reply; answer

Individual Character Details

回 huí, huí, huí
答 dā, dá