fuk1 gei1覆機复机
Jyutpingfuk1 gei1
Yalefūk gēi
Definition
To return a call; to phone someone back.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Originally referring to returning a phone call, this term has expanded to include replying to messages on platforms like WhatsApp or Telegram. It carries a sense of obligation or social expectation to respond to someone who has reached out to you. Using it implies that a specific person is waiting for your response.
Examples
Remember to call back later, the client is in a rush.
Related words
Common phrases
to ignore a call or message
to return a call immediately
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 覆信, which is strictly for written letters or formal emails. 覆機 is exclusively for real-time communication devices like phones.
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Grammar guides
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