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    Expressing 'to ring out' with 响起 (xiǎngqǐ)

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    Structure

    Sound/Noun + 响起

    Explanation

    The verb 响起 (xiǎngqǐ) means 'to ring out,' 'to sound,' or 'to resound.' It describes the onset of a sound, emphasizing the moment a noise begins. It is commonly used with sounds like knocking, music, alarms, or applause.

    Examples

    • 教室里突然响起了一阵掌声。

      jiàoshì lǐ tūrán xiǎng qǐ le yī zhèn zhǎngshēng.

      A round of applause suddenly rang out in the classroom.

    • 半夜手机响起来，把我吵醒了。

      bànyè shǒujī xiǎng qǐlái, bǎ wǒ chǎo xǐng le.

      My phone rang in the middle of the night and woke me up.

    • 远处响起了一声雷，好像要下雨了。

      yuǎnchù xiǎng qǐ le yī shēng léi, hǎoxiàng yào xià yǔ le.

      A clap of thunder sounded in the distance; it seems like it's going to rain.

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