Chinese Conversation · Level 77
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Chinese word
批复
Pronunciation
Pinyinpī fù
Meaning
- verbgive a formal reply
Example
主管已经批复了这个申请。zhú guǎn yǐ jīng pī fù le zhè ge shēn qǐng
The supervisor has already given a formal reply to this application.
More examples
上级已经书面批复了这份方案。shàng jí yǐ jīng shū miàn pī fù le zhè fèn fāng àn
The supervisor has already given a formal written reply to this proposal.
Core concept
A written decision from a higher office that answers a request and records whether it is accepted.
Common phrases
已批复yǐ pī fù
already give a formal reply
批复申请pī fù shēn qǐng
give a formal reply to an application
书面批复shū miàn pī fù
written formal reply
Similar words
回复huí fù: Reply to someone by speaking or writing.
同意tóng yì: Agree to accept a proposal or request.
批准pī zhǔn: Give formal approval to an application or plan.
Definition in Chinese
上级对下级的请示或申请以书面形式作出正式答复，说明处理意见或是否批准。shàng jí duì xià jí de qǐng shì huò shēn qǐng yǐ shū miàn xíng shì zuò chū zhèng shì dá fù shuō míng chú lǐ yì jiàn huò shì fǒu pī zhǔn
Word origin
批复 (pīfù, "formal written reply") combines 批 (pī, "to review and comment on") with 复 (fù, "to answer"), forming a term for an official written decision.
Usage tips
- This word fits office notices, application updates, and other administrative contexts rather than casual chat, where its formal tone can sound out of place.