Chinese word

映

Pronunciation

Pinyinyìng

Meaning

  • verbbe reflected

Example

镜子里映着他的脸。jìng zi lǐ yìng zhe tā de liǎn

His face is reflected in the mirror.

Illustration for 映 (be reflected)

More examples

这份调查反映了学生的真实想法。zhè fèn diào chá fǎn yìng le xué shēng de zhēn shí xiáng fǎ

This survey reflects what the students really think.

Core concept

A source leaves a visible or noticeable trace in another place, surface, or expression.

Common phrases

  • 反映fǎn yìng

    reflect

  • 映着yìng zhe

    be reflected in

Similar words

反映fǎn yìng: Show an opinion, situation, or condition through an outward sign or result.
表现biǎo xiàn: Show feelings, ability, or a state through words, actions, or behavior.
显示xiǎn shì: Make data or content visible through words, numbers, or images.
反射fǎn shè: Bounce light or sound back after it hits a surface.

Definition in Chinese

表示把事物的形象、状况或性质呈现或反射到另一处，引申为把意见、情况等表现出来（如反映）。biǎo shì bǎ shì wù de xíng xiàng zhuàng kuàng huò xìng zhì chéng xiàn huò fǎn shè dào lìng yí chù yǐn shēn wèi bǎ yì jiàn qíng kuàng děng biǎo xiàn chū lái rú fǎn yìng

Word origin

映 (yìng, "be reflected") joins 日 (rì, "sun"), a light-related element, with 央 (yāng, "middle"), mainly a sound cue, linking a form appearing in light with qualities becoming apparent elsewhere.

Usage tips

  • Chinese often places the relevant surface or location before the verb in descriptions, so the sentence frames where the scene appears rather than using an English-style passive structure.

Other meanings

  • reflectverb
  • mirrorverb

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