Definition
共鸣 originally refers to physical resonance in acoustics (two objects vibrating at the same frequency), but it's far more common in everyday Chinese as a metaphor for emotional or intellectual resonance — when someone's words, art, or experience deeply connect with you. As a verb, it describes the act of resonating, whether physically or figuratively.
verb
(physics) to resonate(figurative) to evoke a sympathetic responseto strike a chord
Examples
- ，共鸣。Zài wùlǐ kè shàng, lǎoshī yòng liǎng gè yīnchā yǎnshì le gòng míng.In physics class, the teacher demonstrated resonance with two tuning forks.
- 共鸣。Guānzhòng duì zhè bù diànyǐng chǎnshēng le qiángliè de gòng míng.The audience felt a strong resonance with this movie.
- 共鸣。Zhè shǒu shī ràng wǒ gǎndào shēnshēn de gòng míng.This poem makes me feel a deep resonance.
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