響 (xiǎng) - Sound — refers to sound, echo, resonance & to make a sound

響Tone 3

xiǎng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

響 · xiǎng

Sound — refers to sound, echo, resonance;

to make a sound;

to respond;

loud noise.

Sound — refers to sound, echo, resonanceto make a soundto respond

Usage highlights

SoundEchoLoud noiseAcousticsInfluenceResonance

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The sound of music is beautiful (音乐的声音很美).
  • There was a loud noise from the explosion (爆炸的巨响).
  • The mountains echoed with the sound (山谷回响).
  • This speaker has good sound quality (这个音响音质很好).

Collocations

  • Sound(声音)
  • Echo(回响)
  • Loud noise(巨响)
  • Acoustics(音响)
  • Influence(影响)
  • Resonance(共振)

Idioms

  • A loud noise reaching the clouds(响彻云霄)
  • Responding as soon as called(一呼百应)
  • Echoing each other at a distance(遥相呼应)
  • The impact is far-reaching(影响深远)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese philosophy, sound represents communication and influence, as seen in the character 影响 (influence).
  • The character combines 音 (sound) with 鄉 (village), suggesting sound traveling through communities.
  • Used in musical and acoustic contexts, representing harmony and resonance in traditional Chinese aesthetics.

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