瘩
answer; reply; repay
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesverb
to answer; to reply; to respond
Most common usage for this reading, used in both formal and informal contexts.
Please answer this question.
He did not reply to my greeting.
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I asked him several times, but he didn't answer at all.
The teacher called on a student to answer the question.
She smiled and answered my question.
verb
to repay; to return; to reciprocate
formalFormal usage, often used for repaying kindness or favors.
He repaid his parents' nurturing kindness with actions.
We should repay the people who have helped us.
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He reciprocated the other party's kindness by giving a gift.
She thanked her teacher for their guidance.
He decided to repay society with his own abilities.
noun
answer; reply; response
formalUsed as a noun to refer to the answer itself, common in formal or academic contexts.
The standard answer to this test paper has been announced.
His reply satisfied everyone.
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Please write your answer here.
The answer to this question is very simple.
The teacher graded the students' answers.