daap3 wan5答允
Jyutpingdaap3 wan5
Yaledaap wáhn
Definition
To agree to a request; to promise or consent to.
neutralcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
While 答允 is perfectly understandable, it carries a slightly more formal or written tone compared to the everyday spoken term 應承. You will often see 答允 in news reports or formal correspondence, whereas 應承 is the standard choice for casual conversation between friends and family.
Examples
He has already agreed to help me.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 答允 in casual settings where 應承 would sound much more natural. Using 答允 in a very informal context can make you sound like you are reading from a script or a formal document.
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Grammar guides
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