introspect; reflect; contemplate
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to introspect; to reflect deeply; to examine oneself critically
formalEmphasizes deep, thoughtful self-examination. Often used in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts. Slightly more literary than 反省 or 反思.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
cháng常
cháng常
zì自
wǒ我
xǐng省
sī思
。
We should engage in self-reflection often.
Tā他
shuì睡
qián前
xí习
guàn惯
xǐng省
sī思
yī一
tiān天
de的
jīng经
lì历
。
He makes it a habit to reflect on the day's experiences before sleeping.
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Tōng通
guò过
xǐng省
sī思
，
wǒ我
rèn认
shi识
dào到
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
bù不
zú足
。
Through introspection, I recognized my own shortcomings.
Zhè这
wèi位
zhé哲
xué学
jiā家
yī一
shēng生
zhì致
lì力
yú于
xǐng省
sī思
rén人
lèi类
cún存
zài在
de的
yì意
yì义
。
This philosopher dedicated his life to contemplating the meaning of human existence.