反射 (fǎn shè) — (verb) to reflect (light, sound, or an image); (verb) to reflect (an abstract quality or situation; to mirror)
Definition
反射 covers both physical reflection (light, sound, images) and figurative mirroring of a quality or situation. 折射 is specifically light bending through a medium; 反映 leans toward reporting or figurative expression.
verb
to reflect (light, sound, or an image)to reflect (an abstract quality or situation; to mirror)
Examples
- 反射。Hú miàn fǎn shè le shān de dào yǐng.The lake surface reflected the mountain's reflection.
- 反射。Tā de xíng wéi fǎn shè le tā de nèi xīn.His behavior reflects his inner thoughts.
- 反射。Zhè bù diàn yǐng fǎn shè le shè huì wèn tí.This movie reflects social issues.
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