HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
sound
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
noise
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
to make a sound
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
to sound
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
to ring
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
loud
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
classifier for noises
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
响
xiǎng
to make noise, to make sound; sound
HSK 4, zg, 9 strokes, radical 口, rank #1855, Medium
xiǎng(xiang3) T3
1echo
2sound
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March 24, 2026
响(響)xiǎng(xiang3)
The character 响 (xiǎng) primarily means 'to make a sound' or 'to echo.' It is used in both literal contexts, such as describing sounds or noises, and figurative contexts, like expressing the impact of an idea. This character can also serve as a classifier for various types of noise.
Strokes9Radical口Frequency#1855DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, sounds have significant meanings, such as the sound of bells during festivals symbolizing luck and prosperity. The concept of echoing sounds can also be found in poetry, reflecting beauty and nature.
Memory Tip
Imagine a loud bell ringing (响) in a quiet valley, creating echoes. The character is composed of the 'mouth' radical (口) and the 'sound' component (相), suggesting that sound comes out of the mouth, helping you remember that 响 relates to making sounds.
Meanings of 响
xiǎng(xiang3)
1echo
2sound
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About 响
响Simplified
響Traditional
9Strokes
口Radical
状态词zgav (stat.)Part of Speech
#1855Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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AI Study Notes for 响
Quick Contrast
响 (xiǎng) vs 声 (shēng) — use 响 when emphasizing the action of making a sound, while 声 refers more to the sound itself or its quality.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a loud bell ringing (响) in a quiet valley, creating echoes. The character is composed of the 'mouth' radical (口) and the 'sound' component (相), suggesting that sound comes out of the mouth, helping you remember that 响 relates to making sounds.
Usage Notes
Be careful with the tone; 响 is pronounced with a falling-rising tone (xiǎng), which can be confused with similarly pronounced words. It is often used in phrases like 响亮 (xiǎngliàng, 'loud') or 响声 (xiǎngshēng, 'sound/noise'). In informal contexts, it can describe any kind of noise, while formal usage might refer to specific sounds.
HSK Study Tips
As a Level 4 HSK word, 响 connects with other sound-related vocabulary like 声音 (shēngyīn, 'sound') and 听 (tīng, 'to listen'). Students should focus on practicing its usage in various phrases and contexts to reinforce its meaning.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, sounds have significant meanings, such as the sound of bells during festivals symbolizing luck and prosperity. The concept of echoing sounds can also be found in poetry, reflecting beauty and nature.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 响 with 声音 (shēngyīn) and use them interchangeably. For example, saying '响音' instead of '声音' is incorrect; remember, 响 describes the action, while 声音 describes the sound itself.
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Grammar Patterns of 响
响 carries 9 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
This pattern emphasizes the action of making a sound.
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它是响的。
tā shì xiǎng de.
It is loud.
Exercise 1 of 3
Complete the Sentence
在他的影____下，我喜欢上了中文。
Under his influence, I came to love Chinese.
Usage Notes for 响
Misuse of 响Common Error
Learners often confuse 响 with similar sounding verbs. Ensure you use 响 specifically for sounds or noises.
1
这个铃响了。
This bell rang.
Exercise 1 of 1
Fill in the Blank
这个铃____了。
This bell rang.
Example Sentences for 响 (10)
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1
它猛地朝我的脚脖子咬下去，牙齿还咔咔直响。
tā měng dì zhāo wǒ de jiǎo bó zǐ yǎo xià qù， ， yá chǐ huán kǎ kǎ zhí。
His teeth clicked as he snapped at my ankle.
2
我正在写信，电话铃响了。
wǒ zhèng zài xiě xìn， ， diàn huà líng xiǎng。
While I was working on my letter the telephone rang.
3
你需要了解办公室权术是如何影响工作氛围的。
nǐ xū yào le jiě bàn gōng shì quán shù shì rú hé yǐng xiǎng gōng zuò fēn wéi de。
You need to understand how office politics influence the working environment.
4
唯一的声响是冰层噼噼啪啪碎裂的声音。
wéi yī de shēng xiǎng shì bīng céng pī pī pā pā suì liè de shēng yīn。
The only sound was the crackle of breaking ice.
5
戈德温变成政治激进主义者主要是受他的影响。
gē dé wēn biàn chéng zhèng zhì jī jìn zhǔ yì zhě zhǔ yào shì shòu tā de yǐng xiǎng。
He was a major influence in converting Godwin to political radicalism.
6
他们经过时，响起了令人哀怜的恸哭。
tā mén jīng guò shí， ， xiǎng qǐ le líng rén āi lián de tòng。
As they pass by, a piteous wailing is heard.
7
枪响了，比顿再次受伤。
qiāng xiǎng le， ， bǐ dùn zài cì shòu。
The gun was fired and Beaton was wounded a second time.
8
税赋的增加为这个企业敲响了丧钟。
shuì fù de zēng jiā wéi zhè gè qǐ yè qiāo xiǎng le sāng zhōng。
The tax increase sounded the death knell for the business.
9
企业感受到了别处经济衰退带来的间接影响。
qǐ yè gǎn shòu dào le bié chǔ jīng jì shuāi tuì dài lái de jiān jiē yǐng xiǎng。
Businesses are feeling the indirect effects from the recession that'sgoing on elsewhere.
10
这份报告并未收到热烈的反响。
zhè fèn bào gào bìng wèi shōu dào rè liè de fǎn xiǎng。
The report had not been received with undiluted enthusiasm.
Cultural Notes for 响
💡Did you know?
In Chinese, the character 响 (xiǎng) is made up of the mouth radical (口) which emphasizes the sound aspect. This reflects the importance of sound in communication and culture, where music and speech play vital roles.
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, sounds have significant meanings, such as the sound of bells during festivals symbolizing luck and prosperity. The concept of echoing sounds can also be found in poetry, reflecting beauty and nature.
📜Proverb
The Chinese saying '响声不如实际' means 'Sound does not equal substance.' This emphasizes that actions speak louder than words, a key principle in Chinese culture.
Word Family of 响
Words Containing This Character20
影响yǐngxiǎnginfluence影響
响xiǎngecho響
影响力influence影響力
音响yīnxiǎngsound音響
响应xiǎngyìnganswer響應
反响fǎnxiǎngreaction反響
打响to start shooting or firing打響
声响sound聲響
敲响to sound a bell敲響
响亮xiǎngliàngloud and clear響亮
响声xiǎngshēngnoise響聲
响尾蛇rattlesnake響尾蛇
巨响loud sound巨響
交响乐jiāoxiǎngyuèsymphony交響樂
回响to echo迴響
不同凡响brilliant不同凡響
交响曲symphony交響曲
交响乐团symphony orchestra交響樂團
响彻to resound響徹
响应时间response time響應時間
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Compound Meaning
What does 影响 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 响
Yes, 响 is commonly used in everyday Chinese conversations, especially when discussing sounds or noises. You might hear it in phrases related to music, alarms, or natural sounds.
Some synonyms for 响 include 声音 (shēngyīn), which means 'sound,' and 噪音 (zàoyīn), meaning 'noise.' These words can be used in similar contexts but may have slightly different connotations.
响 (xiǎng) means 'to sound' or 'to ring.' It can also refer to an 'echo' or 'noise.' This character is commonly used in contexts involving sounds or auditory experiences.
响 can be used in sentences like '铃响了' (The bell rang) or '他在响着音乐' (He is playing music loudly). It often describes actions related to making or producing sound.
You can say '这声音响得很大' (zhè shēngyīn xiǎng de hěn dà) which means 'This sound is very loud.'
响 focuses on the action of making sound, while 声音 refers more to the sound itself.
Yes, it can be used to describe music if you're referring to the sound or volume, like '这音乐响得很动人' (This music sounds very moving).
