响 Stroke Order — How to Write 响
响 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 口, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
响 Radical and Character Components
响 is a phono-semantic compound: 口 (mouth) carries the meaning, while 向 indicates the sound.
Radical: 口 + 6 more strokes
响 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xiǎng
Meanings of 响 in Chinese
1
xiǎng响
Refers to sound or noise, as in '响声' (sound/noise) or '音响' (audio/stereo system). It can also describe something that makes a sound, like '响箭' (whistling arrow).
这套音响设备音质很好。
The sound quality of this audio system is very good.
to make a sound; to ring; to sound
电话响了。
The phone rang.
Refers to a sound that is loud or high-pitched, often describing something clear, resonant, or reaching far.
他的歌声响亮，感染了在场的每一个人
His singing voice was loud and clear, inspiring everyone present.
To respond or react quickly and positively, like an echo.
对于这个提议，大家给予了积极的响应
Everyone gave a positive response to this proposal.
Common Words and Phrases with 响
1
A musical instrument, also known as castanets, typically made of two shell-shaped wooden pieces that are clicked together or shaken to create sound.
舞者随着弗拉门戈音乐的节奏，熟练地敲击着手中的响板。
The dancer skillfully clicked the castanets in her hands to the rhythm of the flamenco music.
2
A loud whip crack.
马戏团的驯兽师响鞭一挥，狮子立刻跳过火圈。
When the circus animal trainer cracked his whip, the lion immediately jumped through the fiery hoop.
3
To echo or resound throughout a space; to reverberate through.
欢呼声响彻整个体育场。
Cheers resounded throughout the entire stadium.
4
To describe a very loud sound that echoes or resounds through the skies.
音乐会的高潮部分，小提琴独奏的声音响彻云霄，令人陶醉
During the climax of the concert, the sound of the violin solo resounded through the sky, captivating everyone.
5
Famous; renowned; well-known; prestigious.
这家餐厅以其独特的菜品和一流的服务在当地美食界赢得了响噹噹的名声
This restaurant has earned a distinguished reputation in the local culinary scene with its unique dishes and first-class service.
6
A pilot; a person who guides others through a difficult or unfamiliar path.
这位经验丰富的山地响导带领我们穿越了茂密的森林，最终抵达了目的地。
This experienced mountain guide led us through the dense forest and finally reached our destination.
7
sound of something astir; sound of movement
半夜里，他被屋顶上的一点响动惊醒了
In the middle of the night, he was woken up by a slight sound on the roof.
8
The perceived intensity or strength of a sound; also known as loudness or volume.
调整音量可以改变声音的响度，使其听起来更响亮或更轻柔。
Adjusting the volume can change the loudness of a sound, making it appear louder or softer.
9
10
a whistling arrow
古代的猎人常常使用响箭来惊吓或定位猎物。
Ancient hunters often used whistling arrows to startle or locate prey.
11
a loud thunder
夏天的傍晚，天空乌云密布，突然一道闪电划过，紧接着传来一声响雷，震得窗户都颤抖起来
In the summer evening, the sky was covered with dark clouds, suddenly a flash of lightning streaked across, followed by a loud clap of thunder that made the windows tremble.
12
Loud and clear; resounding.
清晨，一声响亮的鸡鸣打破了村庄的宁静。
In the early morning, a loud crowing of a rooster broke the tranquility of the village.
13
An old term for a highwayman or bandit who ambushed travelers.
在古代，一些偏远的山路上常有响马出没，威胁着商旅的安全。
In ancient times, highwaymen often appeared on some remote mountain roads, posing a threat to the safety of merchants and travelers.
14
Chinese percussion instruments (such as cymbals, gongs, and drums).
春节庆祝活动中，人们敲打着各种响器，增添了节日的欢乐气氛
During Spring Festival celebrations, people play various percussion instruments, adding to the joyous atmosphere of the festival.
More words with 响
- fán凡xiǎng响ordinary sound, common response
- hōng轰xiǎng响to rumble; to roar
- dū嘟dū嘟xiǎng响beep, honk
- cuì脆xiǎng响a clear and crisp sound
- dùn钝xiǎng响a deep and dull sound
- xiǎng响shēng声sound, noise
- jù巨xiǎng响Bang, Loud noise
- shēng声xiǎng响sound, noise
- yíng影xiǎng响influence, impact
- huí回xiǎng响Echo, Reverberation
- qiāo敲xiǎng响ring, sound
- sōu飕sōu飕zuò作xiǎng响making a whizzing sound
- yì异xiǎng响abnormal noise, unusual sound
- yīn音xiǎng响audio system, stereo
- fán反xiǎng响response, reaction
- míng鸣xiǎng响ring, sound
- shān山xiǎng响Mountain echo, Echoing through the mountains
- xiáng响qǐ起sound, ring
- zòu奏xiǎng响play, sound
- chuī吹xiǎng响blow, sound
Idioms with 响
- xiǎng响è遏xíng行yún云a singing voice that stops moving clouds
- xiǎng响zhèn震shī失sè色turn pale from fright
- bù不shēng声bù不xiǎng响quietly and stealthily
- bù不tóng同fán凡xiǎng响extraordinary and outstanding
- mēn闷shēng声bù不xiǎng响to keep quiet and remain silent
- suí随shēng声zhú逐xiǎng响easily misled by hearsay
- yī一pào炮dǎ打xiǎng响achieve immediate significant success
- yī一shēng声bù不xiǎng响not utter a sound
- xiǎng响bù不cí辞shēng声Honor stems from practical actions
- xiǎng响dá答yǐng影suí随closely connected and inseparable
- fēng风cóng从xiǎng响yìng应Respond quickly and enthusiastically
- fú浮shēng生qiè切xiǎng响level and oblique tones
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Open the tool →Questions about 响
What does 响 mean in Chinese?
响 (xiǎng) means “Refers to sound or noise” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 响?
响 is pronounced xiǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 响 have?
响 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 响?
响 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 口. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 响?
The radical of 响 is 口, and 响 is a phono-semantic compound.
