wui4 daap3回答

Jyutpingwui4 daap3

Yalewùih daap

動詞Common

Definition

To answer or reply, especially in a solemn or formal context.

neutralcommunication

How it's used

Carries a formal or serious tone compared to the everyday word 答. It is frequently used in legal, academic, or professional settings where a direct and official response is required. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound overly stiff or like you are conducting an interrogation.

Examples

ceng2請nei5你wui4回daap3答ni1呢go3個man6問tai4題。

Please answer this question.

keoi5佢dim2點gaai2解m4唔wui4回daap3答ngo5我aa4呀？

Why won't he answer me?

Common phrases

wui4回daap3答man6問tai4題

to answer a question

keoi5拒zyut6絕wui4回daap3答

to refuse to answer

Common mistake

Learners often use this word in casual settings where 答 or 應承 is more natural. If you are just chatting with friends, stick to 答 to avoid sounding like you are in a courtroom.