解答 jiědá to solve (a problem)
to solve (a problem); to resolve (a difficulty); to provide an answer; solution; resolution; answer
How to remember 解答: 解 to explain + 答 answer = to solve (a problem).
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How it is used
- To answer/solve a question or problem - 解答疑问 (jiědá yíwèn) to answer queries.
- Specifically resolving questions and puzzles, so pairs with 问题 (wèntí), 疑问; the worked answer is 解答.
- Contrast 回答 (huídá), simply replying to someone; 解答 implies working out and explaining the solution.