共鸣

• Pinyin: gòng míng
• Hanzi breakdown: 共 = 廿 (twenty) + 八 (eight) — a shared collective; 鸣 = 口 (mouth) + 鸟 (bird) — a bird calling out

Meaning

Resonance; to resonate emotionally or intellectually. A shared feeling of understanding or emotional connection between people, or the acoustic phenomenon of vibration amplification.

In everyday language, 共鸣 most often describes an emotional or intellectual resonance — when someone's words, art, or experience deeply connects with your own feelings or thoughts. In physics and music, it describes acoustic resonance. The phrase 引发共鸣 (to evoke resonance/strike a chord) is extremely common in literary and social commentary.

Examples

1. 这首歌描述了异乡游子思念故土的情感，在无数听众心中引发了强烈共鸣。 The song portrays the longing of people living far from home, striking a powerful chord with countless listeners.
2. 她的演讲触及了许多人共同的困境，现场观众产生了深切的情感共鸣。 Her speech spoke to hardships many people share, and the audience felt a deep emotional resonance.
3. 音乐厅的拱形屋顶具有良好的声学共鸣效果，使演奏的音色更加浑厚饱满。 The concert hall's arched ceiling provides excellent acoustic resonance, making the sound fuller and richer.

Usage Guide

Context: arts, literature, social commentary, psychology, music

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 这部小说深刻描绘了现代都市人的孤独感，令无数读者产生了强烈共鸣。(This novel vividly portrays the loneliness of modern urban life, striking a deep chord with countless readers.)
• 他的观点与我不谋而合，两人之间产生了难得的思想共鸣。(His views aligned perfectly with mine — a rare meeting of minds between us.)

Don't Say

• 将'共鸣'用于简单的赞同或喜欢 — 共鸣 implies a deep emotional or intellectual resonance; for simple agreement use 同意 or 赞同; for liking use 喜欢

Origin & History

共 (together; jointly) + 鸣 (to resonate; to sound). Literally: to vibrate or sound together.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal