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    Expressing "to reflect" or "to introspect" with 反省 (fǎnxǐng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 反省 + 自己的 + Noun

    Explanation

    反省 (fǎnxǐng) means "to reflect on" or "to introspect." It refers to the act of examining one's own thoughts, behavior, or actions, typically with the aim of self-improvement or recognizing mistakes.

    Examples

    • 你应该好好反省一下自己的行为。

      nǐ yīnggāi hǎohāo fǎnxǐng yíxià zìjǐ de xíngwéi.

      You should reflect carefully on your own behavior.

    • 他在反省为什么这次考试没考好。

      tā zài fǎnxǐng wèishénme zhè cì kǎoshì méi kǎo hǎo.

      He is reflecting on why he didn't do well on this exam.

    • 犯了错误就要反省，下次才能做得更好。

      fàn le cuòwù jiù yào fǎnxǐng, xià cì cái néng zuò de gèng hǎo.

      When you make a mistake, you should reflect on it so you can do better next time.

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