应声 (yìng shēng) — (adv.) immediately in response to a sound (used in literary or formal contexts)

Definição

Literary adverb meaning 'immediately, on cue' — as soon as a sound or signal is heard, the action follows. Mostly used in writing; everyday speech would just use 马上 or 立刻.

adverb
(adv.) immediately in response to a sound (used in literary or formal contexts)

Exemplos

  • 应声
    Suí zhe yī shēng qiāng xiǎng, tā yìng shēng dǎo zài dì shàng.
    With a gunshot, he fell to the ground immediately.
  • 应声
    Dí rén kàn dào xìn hào dàn, yìng shēng ér táo.
    The enemy fled as soon as they saw the flare.
  • 应声
    Tīng dào qiāo mén shēng, tā yìng shēng qù kāi le mén.
    Hearing a knock at the door, he went to open it right away.

Veja mais palavras do HSK 7-9 ou pesquise no dicionário completo com 43.000 palavras.