B1 adjective Neutral

相应

/ɕjaŋ˥ iŋ˥˩/

Acting in response to something; matching or corresponding in degree, amount, or character.

Examples

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1

如果你迟到了,会有相应的惩罚。

If you are late, there will be a corresponding punishment.

2

请在表格中填写相应的个人信息。

Please fill in the corresponding personal information in the form.

3

你得为你的行为承担相应的责任。

You have to take corresponding responsibility for your actions.

Word Family

Noun
响应
Verb
响应
Adverb
相应地
Adjective
相应
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Memory Tip

Xiang (相 - each other) Ying (应 - respond). Responding to each other in a matching way.

Quick Quiz

公司业绩好,员工也会得到___的奖金。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 相应

Examples

1

如果你迟到了,会有相应的惩罚。

everyday

If you are late, there will be a corresponding punishment.

2

请在表格中填写相应的个人信息。

business

Please fill in the corresponding personal information in the form.

3

你得为你的行为承担相应的责任。

informal

You have to take corresponding responsibility for your actions.

4

研究人员对数据进行了相应的调整。

academic

Researchers made corresponding adjustments to the data.

5

有关部门已采取了相应的应急措施。

formal

Relevant departments have taken corresponding emergency measures.

Word Family

Noun
响应
Verb
响应
Adverb
相应地
Adjective
相应

Common Collocations

相应措施 corresponding measures
相应调整 corresponding adjustment
相应地位 corresponding status
相应报酬 corresponding remuneration
相应增加 corresponding increase

Common Phrases

做出相应反应

to react accordingly

相应地

accordingly

取得相应效果

achieve the corresponding effect

Often Confused With

相应 vs 对应

对应 means 'to map to' (A to B); 相应 means 'matching/appropriate to the situation'.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used with words like 措施 (measures), 调整 (adjustments), and 提高 (increase).

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use 相应 as a verb, but it is primarily used as an adjective or adverb.

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Memory Tip

Xiang (相 - each other) Ying (应 - respond). Responding to each other in a matching way.

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Word Origin

From '相' (mutually) and '应' (to answer/respond).

Grammar Patterns

相应的 + Noun Verb + 相应地

Quick Quiz

公司业绩好,员工也会得到___的奖金。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 相应

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