verb / noun HSK 4
Traditional 回復
to reply · to respond · to answer · response · reply
Meaning
回复 means to give an answer or response to something someone has said or written. It's commonly used for replying to messages, emails, questions, or comments. As a noun, it refers to the reply or response itself.
Usage
This is a standard, neutral term used in both spoken and written contexts. It's extremely common in digital communication (texts, emails, social media). Native speakers often use it with objects like 短信 (text message), 邮件 (email), or 问题 (question). The verb can take a direct object or be followed by specific content using quotation marks or a clause.
Examples
- 01他还没有回复我的短信。.He hasn't replied to my text message yet.
- 02请尽快回复这封邮件。.Please reply to this email as soon as possible.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个回复
- 条一条回复
Common collocations
- 回复消息to reply to a message
- 回复邮件to reply to an email
- 及时回复to reply promptly
- 等待回复to await a reply
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 回 (to return) and 复 (to repeat/restore), literally suggesting 'returning' words or information back to someone, hence 'to reply'.