响应 (xiǎng yìng) — to respond to, answer

Definition

响应 is a formal verb meaning 'to respond to' a call, appeal, or initiative — like 回应, and more official/collective than the everyday 答 or 答复. Often used for groups acting on a policy, proposal, or appeal.

verb
to respond toanswer
Measure word ·

Examples

  • 响应
    Wǒ men yīng dāng jī jí xiǎng yìng zhèng fǔ de hào zhào.
    We should actively respond to the government's call.
  • 响应
    Dà jiā fēn fēn xiǎng yìng tā de tí yì.
    Everyone responded to his proposal one after another.
  • 响应
    Tā men lì jí xiǎng yìng le kè hù de tóu sù.
    They immediately responded to the customer's complaint.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.