introspection; self-examination; self-reflection
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Meanings
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to introspect; to self-examine; to reflect on one's own thoughts and actions
formalA formal and intentional process of looking inward to assess one's own behavior, mistakes, or moral character. Often implies a sincere desire to improve.
Tā他
yīn因
wéi违
jì纪
bèi被
tíng停
zhí职
fǎn反
xǐng省
。
He was suspended from his duties to engage in self-reflection for violating discipline.
Měi每
gè个
rén人
dōu都
yīng应
gāi该
dìng定
qī期
fǎn反
xǐng省
zì自
jǐ己
de的
yán言
xíng行
。
Everyone should periodically examine their own words and actions.
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Zhè这
cì次
shī失
bài败
cù促
shǐ使
tā他
shēn深
kè刻
fǎn反
xǐng省
。
This failure prompted him to engage in profound introspection.
Tā他
xiě写
le了
hěn很
duō多
fǎn反
xǐng省
rì日
jì记
。
He wrote many journals of self-reflection.