How common it is
响 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
Pronunciation focus
Say xiǎng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
响表示发出声音。
xiǎng biǎo shì fā chū shēng yīn。
响 means to make a sound.
Context note
响常用于铃声、警报和提醒。
xiǎng cháng yòng yú líng shēng 、 jǐng bào hé tí xǐng。
响 often appears with bells, alarms, and reminders.
5 examples
铃响了。
líng xiǎng le。
The bell rang.
电话响了。
diàn huà xiǎng le。
The phone rang.
外面很响。
wài miàn hěn xiǎng。
It is very noisy outside.
门铃没有响。
mén líng méi yǒu xiǎng。
The doorbell did not ring.
声音很响。
shēng yīn hěn xiǎng。
The sound is loud.
5 mini stories
上课时，铃响了。
shàng kè shí， líng xiǎng le。
The bell rang during class.
电话突然响了。
diàn huà tū rán xiǎng le。
The phone suddenly rang.
外面的声音很响。
wài miàn de shēng yīn hěn xiǎng。
The sound outside was loud.
他听见门响了。
tā tīng jiàn mén xiǎng le。
He heard the door make a sound.
警报响了，大家都停下来。
jǐng bào xiǎng le， dà jiā dōu tíng xià lái。
The alarm rang, and everyone stopped.