反射

fǎn shè

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to reflect
2. reflection (from a mirror etc)
3. reflex (i.e. automatic reaction of organism)

Word relationships

Related words

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• 折射 zhé shè 折射 zhé shè to refract Refraction of light, often studied together with reflection in physics.: to refract
• 反思 fǎn sī 反思 fǎn sī to think back over sth To reflect on something, as in deep thought or introspection.: to think back over sth

Synonyms

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• 映照 yìng zhào 映照 yìng zhào to shine upon When referring to light or images being reflected, e.g. by water or a mirror.: to shine upon

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 光 (light) or 镜子 (mirror), as in 光反射 (light reflects) or 镜子反射 (mirror reflects).

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 反思 (fǎnsī), which means to reflect in a mental sense. 反射 is used for physical reflection or reflexes.

Example Sentences

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镜子 反射 了光线。

The mirror reflected the light.

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Words Containing 反射

• 反射作用 反射作用 fǎn shè zuò yòng: reflex
• 反射光 反射光 fǎn shè guāng: to reflect light
• 反射动作 反射动作 fǎn shè dòng zuò: reflex action
• 反射区治疗 反射区治疗 fǎn shè qū zhì liáo: reflexology (alternative medicine)
• 反射弧 反射弧 fǎn shè hú: reflex arc
• 反射星云 反射星云 fǎn shè xīng yún: reflection nebula
• 反射疗法 反射疗法 fǎn shè liáo fǎ: reflexology (alternative medicine)
• 反射镜 反射镜 fǎn shè jìng: reflector
• 反射面 反射面 fǎn shè miàn: reflecting surface
• 条件反射 条件反射 tiáo jiàn fǎn shè: conditioned reflex
• 非条件反射 非条件反射 fēi tiáo jiàn fǎn shè: unconditioned reflex (physiology)

Child Words of 反射

• 反 反 fǎn: contrary
• 射 射 shè: to shoot