Definition
反应 (fǎn yìng) means 'to react' or 'reaction' — it covers physical, chemical, and emotional responses to a stimulus. It is broader than 回应 (huí yìng, formal/official verbal reply) and 响应 (xiǎng yìng, answering a call or appeal). As a noun, it can also refer to a chemical reaction.
verb
to reactto respond
noun
reactionresponsechemical reaction
Measure word · 个
Easily confused
- 反映fǎn yìngsound-aliketo reflect (light, image, or figuratively)
Examples
- 反应。Tā duì zhège qíngkuàng fǎn yìng dé bú cuò.He reacted well to this situation.
- 反应？Dàjiā duì zhège wèntí yǒu shénme fǎn yìng?What is everyone's reaction to this issue?
- 反应。Wēndù duì zhège fǎn yìng yǒu hěn dà yǐngxiǎng.Temperature has a big effect on this reaction.
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