省
introspect; visit; wake up; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 16 examplesverb
to introspect; to examine oneself
formalRefers to reflecting on one's own thoughts and actions, often used in formal or literary contexts.
After making a mistake, he seriously introspected about himself.
The teacher encourages us to often reflect on our learning attitudes.
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This incident made me deeply reflect on my way of handling things.
He introspected alone in the quiet room all night.
Through introspection, he realized his own shortcomings.
verb
to visit; to pay respects to elders
formalSpecifically refers to visiting and greeting senior family members or respected elders.
During the Spring Festival, he returned home to visit his parents and spend time with them.
He takes time every month to go to the provincial capital to visit his grandparents.
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In ancient times, officials could only visit their parents during the Spring Festival while in office.
He plans to go back to his hometown to visit his parents this weekend, bringing many gifts.
Visiting one's parents is one of the important manifestations of traditional Chinese filial piety.
verb
to wake up; to realize; to understand
Refers to becoming aware of something or regaining consciousness.
After being unconscious for three days, he finally woke up.
After the teacher's guidance, he finally realized his mistake.
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After being scammed, he finally woke up and realized he had been cheated.
This incident made him realize the importance of honesty.
He has lost consciousness and needs to be rushed to the hospital for emergency treatment immediately.
noun
surname Xing
A rare Chinese family name.
Professor Xing is a well-known scholar at this university.