响应

xiǎng yìng

to respond to

HSK 6

한자 분해

Usage and Nuances

The verb "响应" (xiǎng yìng) is commonly used to describe responding or reacting to a call, request, or stimulus. It often implies a positive or active reaction, such as answering a call to action or addressing a problem.

Common Contexts

  • Customer service or complaint handling: "响应" (respond to complaints).
  • Social or governmental calls to action: "响应号召" (respond to a call).
  • Audience or public reaction: "响应" (receive a response).

Collocations and Patterns

  • "积极响应" (actively respond): emphasizes enthusiasm or promptness.
  • "迅速响应" (quickly respond): highlights speed.
  • "响应号召" (respond to a call): used for collective or social appeals.

Register and Tone

"响应" is formal and often used in written or official contexts but can appear in spoken language when discussing formal responses or reactions.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "响应" with "回答" (huídá), which means to answer a question or reply directly. "响应" focuses more on reacting to a call or stimulus rather than simply answering a question.

예문

公司迅速响应了客户的投诉,及时解决了问题。

Gōngsī xùnsù xiǎngyìng le kèhù de tóusù, jíshí jiějué le wèntí.

The company quickly responded to the customer's complaint and resolved the

政府号召大家节约用水,市民积极响应。

Zhèngfǔ hàozhào dàjiā jiéyuē yòngshuǐ, shìmín jījí xiǎngyìng.

The government called on everyone to save water, and the citizens responded

他的演讲得到了观众的热烈响应。

Tā de yǎnjiǎng dédào le guānzhòng de rèliè xiǎngyìng.

His speech received enthusiastic responses from the audience.