响 (xiǎng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 响 (xiǎng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 响 (xiǎng) means "loud; sound; to ring". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 响 stroke by stroke?

响 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 响 and 君?

响 (xiǎng) and 君 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 响?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 响?

Common words containing 响 include: 响亮 (xiǎng liàng) — loud and clear; resonant; 影响 (yǐng xiǎng) — influence; effect; to affect; 响声 (xiǎng shēng) — sound; noise.

How to Write 响

The character 响 (xiǎng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

响 is pronounced xiǎng in Mandarin Chinese. It means loud; sound; to ring.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 响 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 响

响亮 xiǎng liàng

loud and clear; resonant

影响 yǐng xiǎng

influence; effect; to affect

响声 xiǎng shēng

sound; noise

Example Sentences

他的声音很响亮。

tā de shēng yīn hěn xiǎng liàng

His voice is very loud and clear.

别影响他学习。

bié yǐng xiǎng tā xué xí

Don't disturb his studies.

我听到了响声。

wǒ tīng dào le xiǎng shēng

I heard a noise.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 响 (xiǎng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 响

What does 响 (xiǎng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 响 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 响 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 响?

What common words use 响?

How to Write 响 (xiǎng)