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反响 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
反响fǎnxiǎngrepercussionsHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #14357, Very Hard
反响fǎnxiǎngreactionHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #14357, Very Hard
反响fǎnxiǎngechoHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #14357, Very Hard
fǎnxiǎng(fan3xiang3)fan xiang T3
  1. 1repercussions
  2. 2reaction
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March 24, 2026

反响(反響)fǎnxiǎng(fan3xiang3)

反响 (fǎnxiǎng) refers to the repercussions or reactions that occur as a result of an event or action. It is commonly used in contexts such as social, political, or artistic discussions to describe how something resonates or impacts people or society as a whole.

Strokes13Frequency#14357DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

反响 is often used in discussions about public opinion in China, especially in the context of government policies or cultural events, highlighting how the population responds or feels about specific issues.

Memory Tip

Think of 反 (fǎn) as 'reverse' and 响 (xiǎng) as 'sound' – together they create the image of sound bouncing back, like an echo. Imagine a loud sound in a canyon that reflects back to you, representing the reactions that come back from an initial action.

Meanings of 反响

fǎnxiǎng(fan3xiang3)
1repercussions
2reaction
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About 反响

反响Simplified
反響Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

回应 (huíyìng) vs 反响 (fǎnxiǎng): use 反响 when referring to broader societal impacts, while 回应 focuses on direct responses or replies.

Usage Notes

When using 反响, be careful not to confuse it with similar words like 反应 (fǎnyìng), which means 'reaction' in a scientific or physiological context. It's more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also be used in formal discussions, especially in media or critiques.

HSK Study Tips

反响 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, but it is useful for learners at HSK 5 and above, as it relates to discussions that require a deeper understanding of social dynamics. Students should focus on its usage in context, especially in news articles and essays.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 反响 with 反馈 (fǎnkuì), which means 'feedback.' For instance, saying '这次会议的反馈很好' (This meeting's反响was good) is incorrect; you should use 反馈 instead.

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Component Characters

反fǎncontrary
HSK 54 strokes又
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响xiǎngecho
HSK 49 strokes口
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How to say repercussions in Chinese

“repercussions” in Chinese is反响fǎnxiǎng

反响 (fǎnxiǎng) refers to the repercussions or reactions that occur as a result of an event or action. It is commonly used in contexts such as social, political, or artistic discussions to describe how something resonates or impacts people or society as a whole.

When to use 反响

When using 反响, be careful not to confuse it with similar words like 反应 (fǎnyìng), which means 'reaction' in a scientific or physiological context. It's more commonly used in informal contexts, but can also be used in formal discussions, especially in media or critiques.

反响 or something close to it

回应 (huíyìng) vs 反响 (fǎnxiǎng): use 反响 when referring to broader societal impacts, while 回应 focuses on direct responses or replies.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 反响 with 反馈 (fǎnkuì), which means 'feedback.' For instance, saying '这次会议的反馈很好' (This meeting's反响was good) is incorrect; you should use 反馈 instead.

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You might say, '这部电影在观众中引起了很大的反响' (This film caused a significant reaction among the audience).

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