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How do you say "reaction" in Chinese?
反应
fǎn yìng
In Chinese, "reaction" is 反应 (fǎn yìng).
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Pronunciation
Say it as "fǎn yìng" — third tone, then fourth tone — dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Writing and usage
反应 is written using hanzi. It's a noun, part of the vocabulary taught in the Noun Town language learning game.
Example sentence
混合使用会引起气泡反应。
hùn hé shǐ yòng huì yǐn qǐ qì pào fǎn yìng 。
Mixing the two caused a fizzy reaction.
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How to remember 反应
Picture the scene from "Mixing the two caused a fizzy reaction" — that image locks onto "fǎn yìng" for reaction.
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Questions about 反应
How do you pronounce 反应?
Say it as "fǎn yìng" — third tone, then fourth tone — dipping low then curling back up, like a small scoop; then the next syllable is snapping downward fast.
Is 反应 formal or casual?
反应 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is 反应 used in Chinese?
反应 is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: 混合使用会引起气泡反应。 (Mixing the two caused a fizzy reaction.).
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