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Reflect in Chinese

to reflect · HSK 5

反映 fǎn yìng

  1. 反 fǎn reverse
  2. 映 yìng to reflect

这部电影反映了普通人的生活。 This film reflects the lives of ordinary people.

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How do you say reflect in Chinese?

Reflect in Chinese is 反映 (fǎn yìng). You can also say 体现 (tǐ xiàn), 照 (zhào), 省 (xǐng), 反应 (fǎn yìng).

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