Definition
反刍 literally refers to the biological process of ruminants chewing cud (e.g., cows, sheep). Figuratively, it means to ruminate over an issue or to deliberately reflect on past experiences, similar to 'mull over' in English. Avoid confusing it with 呕吐 (to vomit) or 重复 (to repeat), which are broader in meaning.
v.
(of ruminants) to chew the cud(figurative) to ruminateto reflect on something
Examples
- 反刍。Niú zài cǎodì shàng fǎn chú.The cow is chewing cud on the grass.
- 反刍。Tā fǎnfù fǎn chú nàge wèntí.He repeatedly ruminated over that issue.
- 反刍。Wǒmen xūyào fǎn chú zhè cì jīnglì.We need to reflect on this experience.
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