响应
To respond to a call, request, or stimulus; also refers to the speed or manner in which a system or person reacts.
Examples
3 of 5这台电脑的响应速度非常快。
The response speed of this computer is very fast.
公司对此项政策做出了积极响应。
The company made a positive response to this policy.
市民们热烈响应环保倡议。
Citizens warmly responded to the environmental protection initiative.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Xiang (echo) + Ying (answer). Like an echo answering a sound.
Quick Quiz
大家纷纷___号召，开始节约用水。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 响应
Examples
这台电脑的响应速度非常快。
technologyThe response speed of this computer is very fast.
公司对此项政策做出了积极响应。
businessThe company made a positive response to this policy.
市民们热烈响应环保倡议。
everydayCitizens warmly responded to the environmental protection initiative.
这种药物在患者身上产生了良好的响应。
academicThis medicine produced a good response in the patient.
我叫他的名字，但他没有响应。
informalI called his name, but he didn't respond.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
响应号召
to answer the call
响应时间
response time
得到响应
to receive a response
Often Confused With
反应 (reaction) is often involuntary or chemical, while 响应 is usually a deliberate answer to a call or action.
Usage Notes
Common in tech (UI/UX) and social science contexts.
Common Mistakes
Avoid using it for a casual conversation 'answer' (use 回答 instead).
Memory Tip
Xiang (echo) + Ying (answer). Like an echo answering a sound.
Word Origin
To echo in response.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in political or social campaign slogans in China.
Quick Quiz
大家纷纷___号召，开始节约用水。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 响应
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