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    Expressing 'reaction' with 反应 (fǎnyìng)

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    Structure

    Modifier + 反应

    Explanation

    The noun 反应 (fǎnyìng) means 'reaction' or 'response,' and can refer to both chemical or physical reactions and emotional or behavioral responses. It is versatile and appears in scientific, medical, and everyday conversational contexts.

    Examples

    • 观众对这部电影的反应非常热烈。

      Guānzhòng duì zhè bù diànyǐng de fǎnyìng fēicháng rèliè.

      The audience's reaction to this movie was very enthusiastic.

    • 这种药吃了以后会有什么反应吗？

      Zhè zhǒng yào chī le yǐhòu huì yǒu shénme fǎnyìng ma?

      Will there be any reactions after taking this medicine?

    • 他听到消息后完全没有反应，让人觉得奇怪。

      Tā tīngdào xiāoxi hòu wánquán méiyǒu fǎnyìng, ràng rén juéde qíguài.

      He had absolutely no reaction after hearing the news, which people found strange.

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