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    Chinese Grammar

    Expressing "to reply" with 回复 (huífù)

    Actions & Events

    Structure

    回复 + Object / 的 + 回复

    Explanation

    回复 (huífù) means "to reply" or "to respond," describing the act of answering a message, question, or communication. It can function as both a verb and a noun, and is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts.

    Examples

    • 他一直没回复我的消息，不知道在忙什么。

      Tā yīzhí méi huífù wǒ de xiāoxi, bù zhīdào zài máng shénme.

      He still hasn't replied to my message; I wonder what he's busy with.

    • 请在收到邮件后尽快回复，谢谢。

      Qǐng zài shōudào yóujiàn hòu jǐnkuài huífù, xièxie.

      Please reply as soon as possible after receiving the email, thank you.

    • 她看到留言后马上回复了一个"好的"。

      Tā kàn dào liúyán hòu mǎshàng huífù le yī gè "hǎo de."

      After seeing the message, she immediately replied with an "okay."

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