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响亮 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
响亮xiǎngliàngloud and clearHSK 7, a, rank #16358, Hard
响亮xiǎngliàngresoundingHSK 7, a, rank #16358, Hard
xiǎngliàng(xiang3liang4) T3
  1. 1loud and clear
  2. 2resounding
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March 24, 2026
响亮(響亮)xiǎngliàng(xiang3liang4)

响亮 describes a sound that is loud and clear, often carrying well. It can refer to voices, music, or any other sound that is not only high in volume but also distinct and resonant, making it easy to hear in various contexts.

Frequency#16358DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, a响亮 voice is often associated with confidence and authority, especially in public speaking or performances. It reflects the value placed on clear communication and presence.

Memory Tip

Think of 响 (xiǎng) as 'to sound' and 亮 (liàng) as 'bright.' Imagine a bright bell ringing loudly in a quiet forest, its sound echoing and reverberating clearly through the trees.

Meanings of 响亮

xiǎngliàng(xiang3liang4)
1loud and clear
2resounding
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About 响亮

响亮Simplified
響亮Traditional
—Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#16358Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 响亮

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响亮 (xiǎngliàng) vs 嘹亮 (liáoliàng) — use 响亮 for general loudness and clarity, while 嘹亮 specifically emphasizes a bright and melodious quality.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 响 (xiǎng) as 'to sound' and 亮 (liàng) as 'bright.' Imagine a bright bell ringing loudly in a quiet forest, its sound echoing and reverberating clearly through the trees.

Usage Notes

When using 响亮, be careful not to confuse it with just loud (大声). 响亮 carries a connotation of clarity and resonance. It is often used in both formal and informal contexts, such as describing music or speeches.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK 6 word, 响亮 connects with other descriptive adjectives related to sound, like 安静 (quiet) or 清晰 (clear). Focus on using this word in sentences that describe different auditory experiences.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, a响亮 voice is often associated with confidence and authority, especially in public speaking or performances. It reflects the value placed on clear communication and presence.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 响亮 to mean just 'loud' without recognizing its connotation of clarity. For example, saying '他的声音很响' (His voice is very loud) misses the clarity aspect and should be '他的声音很响亮.'

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Component Characters

响xiǎngecho
HSK 49 strokes口
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亮liàngbright
HSK 49 strokes亠
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Grammar Patterns of 响亮

响亮 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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莱瑟戴尔头部一侧遭到____的一击。

Leatherdale was hit resoundingly on the side of the head.

Example Sentences for 响亮 (6)

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莱瑟戴尔头部一侧遭到响亮的一击。

lái sè dài ěr tóu bù yī cè zāo dào xiǎng liàng de yī jī。

Leatherdale was hit resoundingly on the side of the head.
2
第三个女孩回答的声音最响亮。

dì sān gè nǚ hái huí dá de shēng yīn zuì xiǎng liàng。

The third girl answered the most audibly.
3
“我不同意，”她说道，对自己的声音如此响亮有力而感到惊讶。

“ “ wǒ bù tóng，” yì ，” tā， shuō dào ， duì zì jǐ de shēng yīn rú cǐ xiǎng liàng yǒu lì ér gǎn。

"I don'tagree," she said, surprised at the strength in her own voice.
4
他用手抹了抹嘴，然后打了个响亮的饱嗝。

tā yòng shǒu mǒ le mǒ zuǐ， ， rán hòu dǎ le gè xiǎng liàng de bǎo。

He wiped his hand across his mouth, then belched loudly.
5
他响亮地哼了一声，摇了摇头。

tā xiǎng liàng dì hēng le yī shēng， ， yáo le yáo。

He snorted loudly and shook his head.
6
他的脚步声响亮地回荡在铺着地砖的走廊里.

tā de jiǎo bù shēng xiǎng liàng dì huí dàng zài pū zháo dì zhuān de zǒu láng lǐ.

His footsteps echoed loudly in the tiled hall.

Cultural Notes for 响亮

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, a响亮 voice is often associated with confidence and authority, especially in public speaking or performances. It reflects the value placed on clear communication and presence.

Frequently Asked Questions about 响亮

Yes, you can describe a person's voice as 响亮 if it is loud and clear.