折射 (zhé shè) — (physics) to refract; refraction; (figurative) to reflect, to reveal (a deeper nature or truth)
Definition
Literally the physics term for light bending when it passes between media. Figuratively, it means something reveals or mirrors a hidden quality — more neutral/observational than 体现 (which emphasizes embodying a principle).
verb
(physics) to refractrefraction(figurative) to reflectto reveal (a deeper nature or truth)
Examples
- 折射。Guāng xiàn tōng guò shuǐ miàn shí huì fā shēng zhé shè.Light rays refract when passing through a water surface.
- 折射。Zhè bù xiǎo shuō zhé shè chū shè huì de xiàn shí wèn tí.This novel reflects the real problems of society.
- 折射。Tā de tài dù zhé shè le tā nèi xīn de bù ān.His attitude revealed his inner unease.
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