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    Expressing looking back or reviewing with 回顾 (huígù)

    Aspect & Tense
    Time Expressions

    Structure

    回顾 + Object (past event/period)

    Explanation

    The verb 回顾 (huígù) means "to look back," "to review," or "to reflect on" and is used when someone examines past events, experiences, or history. It often appears in formal writing, speeches, and retrospective discussions.

    Examples

    • 让我们回顾一下过去一年的工作成果。

      Ràng wǒmen huígù yīxià guòqù yī nián de gōngzuò chéngguǒ.

      Let us review the work achievements of the past year.

    • 回顾这段经历，我学到了很多。

      Huígù zhè duàn jīnglì, wǒ xué dào le hěn duō.

      Looking back on this experience, I learned a lot.

    • 老师让我们回顾上节课的内容。

      Lǎoshī ràng wǒmen huígù shàng jié kè de nèiróng.

      The teacher asked us to review the content from last class.

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