响 (xiǎng) - Sound & noise

响Tone 3

xiǎng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 口

咏善

响 · xiǎng

Sound;

noise;

to make a sound;

to echo;

loud;

resonant.

Soundnoiseto make a sound

Usage highlights

SoundEchoInfluenceLoud and clearResoundRespond

Synonyms

  • 声— sound, voice
  • 音— sound, tone

Antonyms

  • 静— quiet, silent
  • 默— silent, mute

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The bell rings loudly (响亮的铃声).
  • The sound of thunder (雷声响起).
  • This name sounds good (这个名字很响亮).
  • The echo reverberates in the valley (山谷里响起回声).

Collocations

  • Sound(响声)
  • Echo(回响)
  • Influence(影响)
  • Loud and clear(响亮)
  • Resound(响彻)
  • Respond(响应)

Idioms

  • A single call brings a hundred responses(一呼百应)
  • Echoing each other from afar(遥相呼应)
  • Not a single sound can be heard(一声不响)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, a 'loud and clear' (响亮) name is considered auspicious and memorable.
  • The character combines 'sound' (音) and 'direction/orientation' (向), suggesting directed sound or echo.
  • Used in modern contexts for audio technology and media (e.g., 音响 for stereo/sound system).

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