答应

dā ying

HSK 4

Meaning

to answer; to respond
to answer positively; to agree; to accept; to promise

Definition

应允；同意别人的请求或意见。

To agree; to promise; to consent to someone's request or opinion.

Usage

常用于表示对他人请求、建议或要求的肯定回应，也可表示承诺做某事。

Often used to express a positive response to others' requests, suggestions, or demands, and can also indicate a commitment to do something.

Examples

1 他答应明天来帮忙。 (He agreed to come and help tomorrow.)
2 我答应妈妈会按时回家。 (I promised my mom I would come home on time.)
3 老板答应了我们的加薪要求。 (The boss agreed to our salary increase request.)
4 她答应了我的邀请，一起去看电影。 (She accepted my invitation to go to the movies.)
5 他答应会保守秘密。 (He promised to keep the secret.)
6 你答应过要陪我去旅行的。 (You promised to go on a trip with me.)

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