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呼应 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
呼应hūyìngto conform (with)HSK 7, unknown, rank #43795, Very Hard
呼应hūyìngto echoHSK 7, unknown, rank #43795, Very Hard
呼应hūyìngto correlate wellHSK 7, unknown, rank #43795, Very Hard
呼应hūyìng(linguistics) agreementHSK 7, unknown, rank #43795, Very Hard
hūyìng(hu1ying4) T1
  1. 1to conform (with)
  2. 2to echo
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March 24, 2026
呼应(呼應)hūyìng(hu1ying4)

呼应 (hū yìng) means to conform or echo, often used in contexts where ideas, actions, or themes align or correlate with one another. In linguistics, it can refer to the agreement between different parts of a sentence or discourse, creating coherence and unity.

Frequency#43795DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The concept of 呼应 is significant in Chinese poetry and literature, where the echoing of themes or ideas creates depth and resonance, reflecting the importance of harmony in Chinese aesthetics.

Memory Tip

Imagine a loud '呼' (hū) of a horn that '应' (yìng) echoes back in response. Visualize a scene where a speaker's voice resonates perfectly with the audience, illustrating harmony and agreement.

Meanings of 呼应

hūyìng(hu1ying4)
1to conform (with)
2to echo
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About 呼应

呼应Simplified
呼應Traditional
Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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AI Study Notes for 呼应

Quick Contrast

呼应 (hūyìng) vs 反响 (fǎnxiǎng) — use 呼应 when emphasizing direct alignment or correspondence, while 反响 refers more to the response or reaction to something.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a loud '呼' (hū) of a horn that '应' (yìng) echoes back in response. Visualize a scene where a speaker's voice resonates perfectly with the audience, illustrating harmony and agreement.

Usage Notes

This term is often used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions on literature, speech, or thematic analysis. A common mistake is confusing it with similar terms like '回应' (huí yìng), which means to respond rather than to echo or conform.

HSK Study Tips

Though not explicitly listed in HSK levels, understanding 呼应 can enhance comprehension of themes and coherence in texts. Students should focus on recognizing how this term relates to expressions of agreement and thematic development.

Cultural Note

The concept of 呼应 is significant in Chinese poetry and literature, where the echoing of themes or ideas creates depth and resonance, reflecting the importance of harmony in Chinese aesthetics.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 呼应 when they mean to say '回应'. For example, saying '我对他的意见呼应' (I echo his opinion) should be corrected to '我对他的意见回应' (I respond to his opinion).

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Component Characters

to call
HSK 78 strokes
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yìngto agree (to do sth)
HSK 77 strokes广
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Cultural Notes for 呼应

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In Chinese literature, the concept of 呼应 is often used to highlight how different parts of a story or poem correlate with each other, creating a deeper meaning or thematic resonance.

🏮Cultural insight

The concept of 呼应 is significant in Chinese poetry and literature, where the echoing of themes or ideas creates depth and resonance, reflecting the importance of harmony in Chinese aesthetics.

🌏Cross-cultural Insight

In many cultures, the idea of echoing thoughts or ideas is crucial in communication. For instance, in Western literature, motifs often echo throughout a story, similar to the Chinese concept of 呼应.

Frequently Asked Questions about 呼应

呼应 (hū yìng) emphasizes agreement or correlation, while 反响 (fǎn xiǎng) focuses on the reaction or response to something. Both can relate to how ideas connect, but 呼应 is more about alignment, whereas 反响 is about feedback or impact.