响
echo; make sound; loud; sound
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesnoun
echo; reverberation; response
Refers to the reflection of sound or a responsive reaction to something.
Echoes came阵阵 from the valley.
His speech caused a strong response.
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The influence of this policy is expanding.
Like an echo responding immediately, he replied to the email at once.
Her suggestion didn't receive any response at the meeting.
verb
to make a sound; to ring; to resound
Describes the action of producing sound, especially naturally or automatically.
The alarm clock rang, it's time to get up.
The church bells began to ring in the small town.
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Warm applause resounded throughout the venue.
When it thundered, the windows were rattling.
Her laughter kept echoing in the corridor.
verb
to make a sound; to set off; to ring (a bell, etc.)
Refers to intentionally causing something to produce sound.
They fired guns to celebrate their victory.
People beat gongs and drums during the New Year.
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The principal rang the class bell.
Monks in the temple ring the bell every early morning.
They decided to fire cannons to welcome the distinguished guests.
adjective
loud; resonant; sonorous
Describes sounds that are clear, strong, and easy to hear.
His voice is very loud, everyone can hear it.
The cannon fire was very loud, shaking the windows.
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Her clear and resonant singing won applause.
This speaker is too loud, it's a bit noisy.
The alarm clock's ringtone is designed to be very loud to ensure it wakes you up.
noun
sound; noise; voice
informalInformal or colloquial use referring to sound in general, often with the measure word '儿 (ér)' as '响儿'.
Did you hear the noise outside?
There wasn't a sound in the room, it was very quiet.
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He pricked up his ears to listen for footsteps.
The sound of cars came from far away.
I seem to hear someone calling my name.