Chinese
dāyìng
Meaning: to promise; to agree; to answer
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example sentences

他答應我明天會準時到達。
他答应我明天会准时到达。
He promised me he would arrive on time tomorrow.
你當初為什麼答應?
Why did you agree in the beginning?
他勉強答應了我的請求。
He reluctantly agreed to my request.
他毫不猶豫地答應了我的請求。
He agreed to my request without hesitation.
他答應過的事,絕不反悔。
He never goes back on what he promised.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for making a promise or agreeing to a request.

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