introspect; self-reflect
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to introspect; to engage in self-reflection; to examine one's own conscience
formalCommonly used in psychological, philosophical, and self-improvement contexts. Implies a deliberate, inward-looking examination of one's own thoughts, feelings, and actions. Often associated with Confucian self-cultivation practices.
Rú儒
jiā家
tí提
chàng倡
měi每
rì日
nèi内
xǐng省
，
yǐ以
tí提
gāo高
gè个
rén人
xiū修
yǎng养
。
Confucianism advocates daily introspection to improve personal cultivation.
Tōng通
guò过
shēn深
kè刻
de的
nèi内
xǐng省
，
tā他
zhōng终
yú于
rèn认
shi识
dào到
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cuò错
wù误
。
Through profound introspection, he finally recognized his own mistakes.
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Nèi内
xǐng省
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
zhòng重
yào要
de的
xīn心
lǐ理
tiáo调
jié节
fāng方
fǎ法
。
Introspection is an important method for psychological adjustment.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
xué学
huì会
nèi内
xǐng省
，
ér而
bù不
shì是
zǒng总
shì是
zé责
guài怪
bié别
rén人
。
We should learn to introspect, rather than always blaming others.