wui4回
Jyutpingwui4
Yalewùih
Definition
To reply, such as responding to a message or post; in gaming, to heal or restore.
- to reply to a message, post, or comment
- slangto heal, revive, or restore
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
While 回 is used in formal writing or specific compound words like 回覆, everyday spoken Cantonese almost exclusively uses 覆 to mean reply. Using 回 in casual conversation can sound overly formal, literary, or like a direct translation from Mandarin. In gaming contexts, however, 回 is standard for describing the restoration of health or mana.
Examples
He hasn't returned my call for a long time.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 回 as the primary verb for replying to messages or calls in daily speech, as it sounds stiff or unnatural. Stick to 覆 for all interpersonal communication.
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Grammar guides
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