答复

答复 means a response or reply, typically in a formal or written context. It is used when someone answers a question, comment, or request, especially in official or professional settings.

The character 答 (dā) means 'to answer' or 'reply,' while 复 (fù) means 'again' or 'return.' Together, they convey the idea of giving a reply or responding to something.

答复 is commonly used in business, academic, and administrative contexts. It is more formal than the word 回答 (huídá), which can mean 'answer' or 'reply' in general. In daily conversation, people might use 回复 (huífù) instead, which is closer to 'reply' in modern usage.