反弹

• Pinyin: fǎn tán
• Hanzi breakdown: 反 = 厂 + 又 (reversal); 弹 = 弓 + 单 (bow + single — an object springing back like an arrow from a bow)

Meaning

To rebound; to bounce back; to rally. A reversal of a downward trend, or a forceful reaction against suppression or pressure.

Used in economics (market rebound), psychology (emotional backlash), physics (bounce), and social contexts (popular reaction against policies). Implies a dynamic reversal of direction after reaching a low point or facing force.

Examples

1. 股市在经历了连续五个交易日的暴跌之后出现了技术性反弹，但分析师提醒投资者这并不意味着市场已经触底，需谨慎看待短期涨幅。 After five straight trading days of steep losses, the stock market saw a technical rebound, but analysts warned investors that this doesn’t mean the market has bottomed out and that short-term gains should be viewed cautiously.
2. 过于严格的管制措施有时反而会引发强烈的社会反弹，使本已复杂的问题陷入更难以调和的对立局面。 Overly strict controls can sometimes provoke strong public backlash, pushing an already complex issue into an even harder-to-resolve standoff.
3. 运动员在伤愈复出的第一场比赛中凭借出色的状态完成了令人信服的反弹，打消了外界对其竞技能力是否已经恢复的疑虑。 In his first match back after recovering from injury, the athlete delivered a convincing comeback with excellent form, putting to rest doubts about whether he had truly regained his competitive edge.

Usage Guide

Context: economics, sports, social, psychology

Tone: neutral

Do Say

• 尽管近期数据显示消费者信心有所反弹，经济学家仍建议将这一趋势置于更长时间轴内加以审视，避免对单月数据过度解读。(Although recent data shows a rebound in consumer confidence, economists still advise viewing this trend over a longer time horizon to avoid over-interpreting single-month figures.)
• 强制推行的新规在试行期间遭遇了来自行业协会和消费者群体的强烈反弹，主管部门不得不重新召开听证会，对部分条款进行修订。(The forcibly implemented new regulations met with strong backlash from industry associations and consumer groups during the trial period, forcing the regulatory authority to reconvene hearings and revise certain provisions.)

Don't Say

• 价格反弹了一下 — 一下 makes it sound trivial; for market or significant movement use 出现反弹 or 大幅反弹 to convey the scale of the reversal

Origin & History

反 (back/reverse) + 弹 (to spring/bounce) — to spring back after being compressed or suppressed

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal