echo

JLPT N5 9 strokes

Words with this Kanji

Usage of (xiǎng)

primarily means 'to make a sound' or 'to ring'. It is commonly used to describe sounds like bells, phones, or any noise that can be heard clearly. For example, (the doorbell rang) or 手机 (the phone rang).

It can also describe sounds that resonate or echo in a space, such as laughter or music, e.g., 房间 (his laughter echoed in the room).

Common collocations

  • (doorbell rings): used when a doorbell makes a sound.
  • 手机 (phone rings): used when a phone rings.
  • (laughter sounds): used when laughter is heard.

Notes

is often used in the past tense with to indicate the sound has occurred. It can also be used in continuous or descriptive contexts with verbs like (to start) to indicate the beginning of a sound.

Avoid confusing with 响应 (respond) or other words with similar pronunciation but different meanings.

Example Sentences

The doorbell rang, hurry and open the door.

His laughter echoed in the room.

The phone rang, I have to answer it.