反映

fǎnyìng

verb HSK 4 #6,716

Meanings

1 to reflect; to mirror
2 to report (a problem to authorities)

Characters

opposite; to return

to reflect; to shine

Examples

这部电影反映了社会问题。

Zhè bù diànyǐng fǎnyìng le shèhuì wèntí.

This movie reflects social issues.

居民们向政府反映了噪音问题。

Jūmín men xiàng zhèngfǔ fǎnyìng le zàoyīn wèntí.

The residents reported the noise problem to the government.

数据反映出经济在增长。

Shùjù fǎnyìng chū jīngjì zài zēngzhǎng.

The data reflects that the economy is growing.

Tips

usage

反映 (to reflect / report) vs 反应 (reaction / response). Same pronunciation, different characters and meanings: 反映问题 (report a problem) vs 化学反应 (chemical reaction).

Stroke Order

反 fǎn

映 yìng