回话

回話
huíhuà
verb #9,677

Meanings

  1. 1 to reply
  2. 2 to answer back
  3. 3 to report back

Examples

Nǐ zěnme bù huíhuà?
Why aren't you answering?
Lǎobǎn ràng tā qù bànshì, huílái zài huíhuà.
The boss told him to go handle it and report back.
Wèn nǐ huà ne, kuài huíhuà!
I'm asking you a question -- answer me!

Tips

register
回话 has a slightly deferential or formal tone, often used when a subordinate reports back to a superior. In casual speech, 回答 (huídá) or 答复 (dáfù) are more common.
usage
In period dramas and historical fiction, servants say 回话 when reporting to their masters. Modern usage retains this hierarchical feel.

Stroke Order

huí
huà