反应
A feeling, type of behavior, or physical process that happens as a result of something else. In science, it refers to chemical or physiological changes.
Examples
3 of 5听到这个消息，他的第一反应是惊讶。
Hearing the news, his first reaction was surprise.
市场对新产品的反应非常积极。
The market's response to the new product was very positive.
这种药物可能会引起过敏反应。
This medication may cause an allergic reaction.
Word Family
Memory Tip
反 (back) + 应 (respond). It's the response that comes 'back' after an action.
Quick Quiz
大多数观众对这部电影的___很好。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 反应
Examples
听到这个消息，他的第一反应是惊讶。
everydayHearing the news, his first reaction was surprise.
市场对新产品的反应非常积极。
businessThe market's response to the new product was very positive.
这种药物可能会引起过敏反应。
academicThis medication may cause an allergic reaction.
由于疲劳，他的反应变得有些迟钝。
formalDue to fatigue, his reactions have become a bit slow.
你对他的建议有什么反应？
informalWhat's your reaction to his suggestion?
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
反应迟钝
slow to react
反应灵敏
quick to react
做出反应
to make a response
Often Confused With
反映 (fǎnyìng) means to reflect or report something (like a mirror or a report), while 反应 refers to a response to a stimulus.
Usage Notes
Very common in IELTS listening and reading sections related to psychology or biology.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse the characters 反应 and 反映 because they have the same pronunciation.
Memory Tip
反 (back) + 应 (respond). It's the response that comes 'back' after an action.
Word Origin
反 (opposite/return) + 应 (respond/correspond).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
大多数观众对这部电影的___很好。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 反应
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