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

HSK 3

这部电影反映了社会问题。

Zhè bù diànyǐng fǎnyìng le shèhuì wèntí.

This movie reflects social issues.

HSK 4

数据反映出经济在增长。

Shùjù fǎnyìng chū jīngjì zài zēngzhǎng.

The data reflects that the economy is growing.

HSK 7-9

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.

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