反馈
Traditional: 反饋
fǎn kuì HSK 6

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📚 Example Sentences

我们需要客户的反馈。
Wǒmen xūyào kèhù de fǎnkuì.
We need feedback from customers.
请反馈你的意见。
Qǐng fǎnkuì nǐ de yìjiàn.
Please provide your feedback.
系统会自动反馈结果。
Xìtǒng huì zìdòng fǎnkuì jiéguǒ.
The system will automatically provide feedback on the results.
请给我反馈。
Qǐng gěi wǒ fǎnkuì.
Please give me feedback.
反馈很重要。
Fǎnkuì hěn zhòngyào.
Feedback is important.

💡 Memory Tip

Break down the characters: 反 (fǎn) means 'reverse' or 'return,' and 馈 (kuì) means 'to give as a gift' or 'to offer.' Think of it as 'returning an offering of information'—like giving back comments to help someone improve.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese across various contexts, such as business, education, technology, and customer service. It is appropriate in professional settings (e.g., reports, meetings) and everyday conversations when discussing opinions or evaluations.

📖 Grammar Points

反馈 is primarily used as a noun (e.g., 收到反馈). It can also function as a verb in informal contexts (e.g., 请反馈给我), though this usage is less standard than the noun form. Common structures include: 对...的反馈 (feedback on something) and 提供/收集反馈 (provide/collect feedback).

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese professional and educational contexts, seeking and valuing feedback is encouraged for continuous improvement, aligning with cultural emphasis on harmony and collective progress. However, feedback may often be given indirectly or politely to maintain social harmony, especially in formal settings.

🔄 Similar Words

Compared to 反应 (fǎnyìng), which broadly means 'reaction' (often instinctive or emotional), 反馈 specifically implies a purposeful return of information for evaluation. Unlike 回复 (huífù), meaning 'reply' or 'response' in general communication, 反馈 focuses on constructive or informative responses aimed at adjustment or improvement.

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