Definition
相应 (xiāng yìng) is a verb meaning 'to correspond, to be in agreement' in an abstract sense (e.g., plans correspond to goals). It differs from 对应 (duì yìng), which implies a one-to-one mapping or equivalence, and 吻合 (wěn hé), which suggests an exact, perfect fit. Use 相应 when two things are consistent or match in a general way.
verb
to correspondto be in agreement (with)
Easily confused
- 响应xiǎng yìngsound-aliketo respond to, answer
Examples
- 相应。Zhège fāng'àn yǔ gōngsī de mùbiāo xiāng yìng.This plan corresponds with the company's goals.
- 相应。Tā de shuōfǎ yǔ shìshí bù xiāng yìng.His statement does not correspond with the facts.
- 相应。Zhè liǎng gè shùjù diǎn xiāng yìng de hěn hǎo.These two data points correspond very well.
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