English–Chinese
“react” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinfǎn yìng
Example
听到这事，他没反应过来。tīng dào zhè shì tā méi fǎn yìng guò lái
He didn't react when he heard this.
How to say “react” in Chinese
“React” in Chinese is 反应 (fǎn yìng).
A stimulus reaches a person or thing and sets off a visible or inner change.
Example sentences with 反应
事故发生时，他及时作出反应，救了好几个人。shì gù fā shēng shí tā jí shí zuò chū fǎn yìng jiù le háo jǐ gè rén
When the accident happened, he reacted promptly and saved several people.
Tips for using 反应
- English speakers may expect a clear spoken answer, but this word also covers a quick mental shift or visible sign, so a silent pause can still show that something has happened.