Meaning
共鸣 originally refers to physical resonance in acoustics or physics, where one object vibrates in response to another. In modern usage, it commonly means an emotional or intellectual resonance—when someone's words, ideas, or experiences strike a chord with you and evoke a sympathetic response. It describes that feeling of connection when something deeply speaks to your own feelings or beliefs.
Usage
共鸣 is frequently used in discussions about art, literature, music, and personal experiences. You'll often hear 产生共鸣 (to produce resonance) or 引起共鸣 (to arouse resonance) when describing how a piece of work or someone's words emotionally connect with an audience. It's a fairly formal or educated term, less common in casual daily conversation.
Examples
- 01这部电影在年轻观众中引起了强烈的共鸣。.This film struck a strong chord with young audiences.
- 02她的演讲让我产生了深刻的共鸣。.Her speech deeply resonated with me.
Characters
Common collocations
- 产生共鸣to resonate with, to produce resonance
- 引起共鸣to arouse resonance, to strike a chord
- 情感共鸣emotional resonance
- 心灵共鸣spiritual/soul resonance
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 共 (together/mutual) and 鸣 (to sound), literally meaning 'sounding together.' It was borrowed from physics terminology describing sympathetic vibration, then extended metaphorically to emotional and intellectual connection.