B2 noun Neutral

반향

[ba̠ɲça̠ŋ]

The reaction, influence, or echoing effect that a certain event, statement, or work has on society or a group of people.

Examples

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정부의 새로운 정책이 시장에서 어떤 반향을 부를지 주목된다.

It is noteworthy what kind of reaction the government's new policy will draw in the market.

2

이 실험 결과는 과학계에 엄청난 반향을 가져왔다.

This experimental result brought a huge sensation to the scientific community.

3

SNS에서의 작은 게시물이 사회적으로 큰 반향을 불러일으켰다.

A small post on SNS caused a large social reverberation.

Word Family

Noun
반향
Verb
반향하다
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Memory Tip

Think of '반' (return) and '향' (sound). The sound returning as an echo.

Quick Quiz

이번 영화는 환경 문제에 대해 대중의 큰 ( )을/를 일으켰다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 반향

Examples

1

정부의 새로운 정책이 시장에서 어떤 반향을 부를지 주목된다.

formal

It is noteworthy what kind of reaction the government's new policy will draw in the market.

2

이 실험 결과는 과학계에 엄청난 반향을 가져왔다.

academic

This experimental result brought a huge sensation to the scientific community.

3

SNS에서의 작은 게시물이 사회적으로 큰 반향을 불러일으켰다.

everyday

A small post on SNS caused a large social reverberation.

4

우리의 캠페인이 소비자들에게 긍정적인 반향을 얻고 있습니다.

business

Our campaign is gaining a positive reaction from consumers.

5

너의 말이 나에게 큰 반향이 되었어.

informal

Your words resonated deeply with me.

Word Family

Noun
반향
Verb
반향하다

Common Collocations

반향을 일으키다 to cause a sensation/reverberation
큰 반향 a big reaction
사회적 반향 social impact/echo
반향을 불러오다 to bring about a reaction
긍정적인 반향 positive resonance

Common Phrases

선풍적인 반향

sensational reaction

예상치 못한 반향

unexpected reaction

Often Confused With

반향 vs 영향

영향 is the direct effect, while 반향 is the 'echo' or 'ripple' of reaction following an event.

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Usage Notes

Very useful for describing the impact of research or news in IELTS Task 2.

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse with '방향' (direction).

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Memory Tip

Think of '반' (return) and '향' (sound). The sound returning as an echo.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 反 (opposite/return) and 響 (sound/echo).

Grammar Patterns

~에 반향을 일으키다 ~의 반향

Quick Quiz

이번 영화는 환경 문제에 대해 대중의 큰 ( )을/를 일으켰다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 반향

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