反应

fǎnyìng

Traditional: 反應

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Translation

reaction, response, to react

Word origin

A compound of 反 (fǎn, to turn back, in return) and 应 (yìng, to respond), together meaning a response or reaction. The simplified 应 derives from the traditional 應.

Origin
compound
Root
反 (fǎn, in return) + 应 (yìng, to respond)

Stroke order

Stroke order for 反

Stroke order for 应

Examples

His reaction is very quick.

liè

This news caused a strong reaction.

I did not expect her to react like that.

The body reacts to the medicine.

Everyone's response was very positive.

反应 (fǎn yìng) means reaction or response, and as a verb to react. It is used for replies, physical reactions and chemical reactions.

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