reply by phone/telegram; return call/message
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to reply by telephone or telegram
formalFormal usage in business, diplomatic, or military correspondence. Often used with 为盼 to express hope for a prompt reply.
Shōu收
dào到
diàn电
bào报
hòu后
qǐng请
lì立
jí即
fù复
diàn电
。
Please reply by telegram immediately upon receiving it.
Wǒ我
men们
xī希
wàng望
guì贵
fāng方
néng能
jí及
zǎo早
fù复
diàn电
wéi为
pàn盼
。
We look forward to your early reply.
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Qǐng请
fù复
diàn电
què确
rèn认
cān参
huì会
shì事
yí宜
。
Please confirm your attendance by return telegram.
noun
a reply telephone call or telegram
formalRefers to the message itself rather than the action of sending it. Often used in formal military, diplomatic, or business contexts.
Jiē接
dào到
fù复
diàn电
，
shèn甚
gǎn感
xīn欣
xǐ喜
。
We were delighted to receive your reply.
Wǒ我
men们
zhèng正
zài在
děng等
dài待
shàng上
jí级
de的
fù复
diàn电
。
We are currently waiting for a reply from our superiors.
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Zhè这
fēng封
fù复
diàn电
shì是
zuó昨
tiān天
xià下
wǔ午
shōu收
dào到
de的
。
This return telegram was received yesterday afternoon.