响应 響應 xiǎng yìng v. to respond to / answer / CL:個|个[ge4] syn 应急 應急 yìng jí v. to respond to an emergency / to meet a contingency / (attributive) emergency 受访 受訪 shòu fǎng to give an interview / to be interviewed / to respond to (questions, a survey etc) 因应 因應 yīn yìng to respond accordingly to / to adapt to / to cope with 应诉 應訴 yìng sù (of a defendant) to respond to a charge / to defend oneself 支吾 zhī wu to respond evasively or vaguely / to elude / to stall syn 应召 應召 yìng zhào to respond to a call 一呼百应 一呼百應 yī hū bǎi yìng a hundred answers to a single call (idiom) / to respond en masse syn 闻风而动 聞風而動 wén fēng ér dòng to respond instantly / to act at once on hearing the news 应天承运 應天承運 yìng tiān chéng yùn lit. to respond to heaven and suit the times (idiom) / to rule according to the will of heaven / the Divine Right of kings 应对如流 應對如流 yìng duì rú liú to respond fluently / to answer smartly 来而不往非礼也 來而不往非禮也 lái ér bù wǎng fēi lǐ yě not to reciprocate is against etiquette (classical) / to respond in kind 无言以对 無言以對 wú yán yǐ duì to be left speechless / unable to respond syn 同声相呼 tóng shēng xiāng hū (idiom) Things of the same kind respond to one another naturally. It also describes like-minded people who respond to and join one another. 爱答不理 愛答不理 ài dā bù lǐ (idiom) To be unwilling to respond or to respond coldly. It describes an indifferent and impolite attitude toward others. 酬和 chóu hè to respond to a poem with a poem syn 应徵 應徵 yìng zhēng apply (for a job) / respond to an employment notice 应天顺时 應天順時 yìng tiān shùn shí lit. to respond to heaven and suit the times (idiom) / to rule according to the will of heaven / the Divine Right of kings 应市 應市 yìng shì to respond to the market / to buy or sell according to market conditions 应诏 應詔 yìng zhào to respond to an imperial decree 懒得搭理 懶得搭理 lǎn de dā lǐ not wishing to acknowledge sb / unwilling to respond 搭茬 dā chá to respond to what sb has just said 反杀 反殺 fǎn shā to respond to an assault by killing one's assailant 眼力见 眼力見 yǎn lì jiàn (dialect) ability to read situations and respond appropriately 抃风舞润 抃風舞潤 biàn fēng wǔ rùn (idiom) Things of the same kind respond to and influence one another. It later came to describe people whose dispositions or interests are in harmony. 从容应对 cóng róng yìng duì (idiom) To respond to a situation or questions calmly, confidently, and without haste. 达权知变 達權知變 dá quán zhī biàn (idiom) To avoid clinging rigidly to established rules, adapt to circumstances, and respond flexibly. 风虎云龙 fēng hǔ yún lóng (idiom) Things or beings of the same kind respond to and attract one another. In older usage, it also refers to a worthy ruler meeting a capable minister. 虎珀拾芥 hǔ pò shí jiè (idiom) Rubbed amber becomes electrically charged and attracts small objects / the idiom compares people or phenomena that naturally respond to one another. 破颜微笑 pò yán wēi xiào (idiom) To understand something intuitively and respond with a faint, knowing smile. 舌剑唇枪 shé jiàn chún qiāng (idiom) Describes a heated dispute in which words are sharp and both sides respond blow for blow without yielding. syn 声应气求 聲應氣求 shēng yìng qì qiú (idiom) Things of the same kind naturally respond to one another. By extension, people who share the same tastes and aspirations are naturally drawn together. 首尾相应 首尾相應 shǒu wěi xiāng yìng (idiom) The head and tail support and respond to each other. syn 同声相应，同气相求 tóng shēng xiāng yìng tóng qì xiāng qiú (idiom) Things of the same kind resonate with one another. It describes people with similar tastes or opinions who naturally respond to and join one another. 铜山西崩，洛钟东应 tóng shān xī bēn luò zhōng dōng yìng (idiom) Describes major events or related things that influence and respond to one another. 唯唯连声 唯唯連聲 wěi wěi lián shēng (idiom) To repeatedly respond with humble words of assent in order to show submission or obedience. 闻风而起 聞風而起 wén fēng ér qǐ (idiom) As soon as news or a signal is heard, people rise and respond immediately. The expression emphasizes a rapid, often collective reaction. 以怨报德 yǐ yuàn bào dé (idiom) To respond to another person’s kindness with resentment. It means to repay good with evil and behave ungratefully. syn 以直报怨 yǐ zhí bào yuàn (idiom) To respond to resentment with fairness and integrity. It means treating fairly even those toward whom one feels grievance. syn 应变无方 應變無方 yìng biàn wú fāng (idiom) To adapt to circumstances and respond flexibly without rigidly adhering to established rules. 鼋鸣鳖应 yuán míng biē yìng (idiom) It describes people or groups that respond to one another and act in harmony, with one taking the lead and the other following suit. 一响百应 一響百應 yī xiǎng bǎi yìng (idiom) As soon as a signal is given, many people respond immediately. 一递一答 一遞一答 yī dì yī dá (idiom) To exchange words in turn and respond to one another. 临危制变 lín wēi zhì biàn (idiom) To respond swiftly and appropriately when danger arises. The expression emphasizes effective adaptability in a crisis. 临机制变 lín jī zhì biàn (idiom) To devise a response and take adaptive measures when the opportunity or situation arises. The expression emphasizes the ability to respond flexibly. 付之一哂 fù zhī yī shěn (idiom) To respond with a smile. It indicates that a remark or matter is considered unworthy of attention. 付诸一笑 fù zhū yī xiào (idiom) To respond or react with a smile. Figuratively, it means to regard something as unworthy of attention. It is synonymous with the preceding expression. 以恶报恶 yǐ è bào è (idiom) To respond to wrongdoing with further wrongdoing. The expression condemns the logic of revenge and escalation. 以枢应环 yǐ shū yìng huán (idiom) By remaining detached from opposing positions and judgments, one can respond flexibly to every situation. It also means coordinating or adapting smoothly. 以直抱怨 yǐ zhí bào yuàn (idiom) To respond to another person's hostility with an impartial and selfless attitude. The expression praises fairness and generosity. 你倡我随 nǐ chàng wǒ suí (idiom) Describes people who respond to and support one another’s initiatives. 倒打一瓦 dào dǎ yī wǎ (idiom) To respond to an accusation by accusing the accuser in turn / to shift the blame onto someone else. 借景生情 jiè jǐng shēng qíng (idiom) To let things before one’s eyes arouse thoughts or feelings. It can also mean to respond emotionally to a scene or sight. 千人唱，万人和 qiān rén chàng，wàn rén hè (idiom) It describes a situation in which an enormous number of people respond to a call or join in. 千唤万唤 qiān huàn wàn huàn (idiom) To call repeatedly and urge someone again and again to come or respond. 同声之应 tóng shēng zhī yìng (idiom) Things of the same kind respond to and attract one another. It also describes people with similar interests or opinions who naturally come together. 壹倡三叹 yī chàng sān tàn (idiom) One person sings and three others respond. It can also refer to a form of alternating or collective singing. 如埙如篪 rú xūn rú chí (idiom) Describes two things that respond to and harmonize with each other. 履机乘变 lǚ jī chéng biàn (idiom) To adapt flexibly to changing circumstances and respond according to the situation. 应对不穷 應對不窮 yìng duì bù qióng (idiom) To respond without ever running out of words. It describes someone learned, quick-minded, and skillful in conversation. 应接如响 應接如響 yìng jiē rú xiǎng (idiom) To respond without taking time to think and with exceptional speed. It describes an extremely prompt and fluent answer. 引针拾芥 yǐn zhēn shí jiè (idiom) Describes things that respond to and influence one another. 张嘴挢舌 張嘴撟舌 zhāng zuǐ jiǎo shé (idiom) To be left speechless and not know how to respond / equivalent to “stand open-mouthed.” 德以抱怨 dé yǐ bào yuàn (idiom) To respond to resentment and hostility with kindness. The expression presents this attitude as a high moral virtue. 搤臂啮指 è bì niè zhǐ (idiom) Describes a person of exceptional filial devotion whose heart is said to respond to the feelings of their parents. 更唱迭和 gēng chàng dié hé (idiom) ① To sing in turn and respond to one another. ② To exchange poems or verses. ③ To echo one another and act in coordination. 有求斯应 有求斯應 yǒu qiú sī yìng (idiom) To respond to every request and refuse nothing. 望风响应 wàng fēng xiǎng yīng (idiom) To respond actively as soon as one sees signs of action from the other side. It can describe a prompt response or ready support. 求其友声 求其友聲 qiú qí yǒu shēng (idiom) Refers to friends who form a bond because they share the same tastes, ideas, or disposition and naturally respond to one another. 琥珀拾芥 hǔ pò shí jiè (idiom) Things or beings with mutual affinities attract and respond to one another. 登高而招 dēng gāo ér zhāo (idiom) When a highly respected person makes a call, many people are sure to respond. 相应不理 相應不理 xiāng yìng bù lǐ (idiom) To ignore other people’s advice, requests, or warnings and refuse to respond to them altogether. 相风使帆 xiàng fēng shǐ fán (idiom) To adapt one’s actions to circumstances and respond flexibly. 瞽瞍不移 gǔ sǒu bù yí (idiom) Blind people do not respond to things presented before them. Figuratively, a person who is deeply bad by nature cannot reform or correct their ways. 礼无不答 禮無不答 lǐ wú bù dá (idiom) When one party treats another with due courtesy, the other should respond in kind. It can also refer to returning a gift received from someone. 类同相召 lèi tóng xiāng zhāo (idiom) People or things of the same kind attract one another and respond to one another. 罔知所措 wǎng zhī suǒ cuò (idiom) To be at a loss in an awkward or dangerous situation and not know how to respond. 虚为委蛇 xū wéi wēi yí (idiom) To pretend to be accommodating and respond hypocritically or evasively merely to get through an interaction. 适时应务 shì shí yīng wù (idiom) To suit the circumstances and respond appropriately to the affairs of the time. 逐机应变 逐機應變 zhú jī yìng biàn (idiom) To adapt to circumstances and respond flexibly. The expression describes the ability to adjust one’s conduct according to the situation. 通时达务 tōng shí dá wù (idiom) To understand the objective situation and respond appropriately to circumstances. 遇文王施礼乐，遇桀纣动干戈 yù wén wáng shī lǐ yuè，yù jié zhòu dòng gān gē (idiom) To treat good people with courtesy and respond to bad people with force. It advocates adapting one's response to the character of the other person. 