回应 huíyìng to respond
to respond; response
How to remember 回应: 回 return + 应 should = to respond.
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How it is used
- To respond / a response - 正面回应 (zhèngmiàn huíyìng) a direct response; 回应质疑 (huíyìng zhìyí) answer doubts.
- Common when someone reacts publicly to questions or criticism; a shade more formal than 回答 (huídá, to answer a question).
Example sentences
- 我敲门，但是没有人回应。 Wǒ qiāomén, dànshì méiyǒu rén huíyìng.I knocked on the door, but nobody answered.
- 汤姆有回应了吗？ Tāngmǔ yǒu huíyìng le ma?Did Tom reply?
- 汤姆不企图回应。 Tāngmǔ bù qǐtú huíyìng.Tom didn't attempt to reply.