答应
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Meaning: Agreement
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答应
答应 means 'agreement' or 'consent' in Chinese. It refers to a verbal or implied acceptance of a request, proposal, or suggestion, often used in informal contexts.
The character 答 (dā) originally meant 'answer' or 'reply,' while 应 (yīng) means 'to respond' or 'to comply.' Together, they form a term that emphasizes mutual understanding and acceptance in communication.
答应 is commonly used in daily conversations when someone agrees to do something. It is less formal than 同意 (tóngyì), which means 'approval' or 'consent.' The term carries a sense of casual agreement, often seen in family or friend interactions.
Example Sentences
他答应帮我修电脑。
I promised to come to school at 3 o'clock this afternoon.
我答应今天下午三点来学校。