Chinese Conversation · Level 74
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Chinese word
反映
Pronunciation
Pinyinfǎn yìng
Meaning
- verbreflect
Example
这个现象反映了社会问题。zhè ge xiàn xiàng fǎn yìng le shè huì wèn tí
This phenomenon reflects social problems.
More examples
这些数据能反映行业的真实情况。zhè xiē shù jù néng fǎn yìng háng yè de zhēn shí qíng kuàng
These data can reflect the industry's true situation.
Core concept
An outward appearance, statement, or action serves as evidence of an underlying condition.
Common phrases
反映现实情况fǎn yìng xiàn shí qíng kuàng
reflect actual circumstances
反映民意fǎn yìng mín yì
reflect public opinion
反映出问题fǎn yìng chū wèn tí
reveal a problem
Similar words
显示xiǎn shì: Shows a state or result clearly through facts or data.
体现tǐ xiàn: Makes the features of an idea or system visible in concrete actions or results.
表示biǎo shì: Communicates an opinion, feeling, or fact through words or behavior.
表现biǎo xiàn: Reveals ability or feelings in behavior or performance.
Definition in Chinese
把表面上能观察到的现象、言语或行为，作为了解或报道内在状况的依据。bǎ biǎo miàn shàng néng guān chá dào de xiàn xiàng yán yǔ huò xíng wéi zuò wéi liáo jiě huò bào dào nèi zài zhuàng kuàng de yī jù
Word origin
反 (fǎn, "turn back") + 映 (yìng, "form an image") gives the compound the idea of an outward sign directing attention toward what lies behind it.
Usage tips
- The subject is often a fact, remark, behavior, or event rather than a person, and the object is often a problem, trend, or condition revealed by it.