---
title: "Fanshe Meaning: 反射 (fǎnshè) Means “to reflect”"
description: "反射 (fǎnshè) means “to reflect; reflection”. Hear its tones, see what 反 and 射 each mean and a real sentence that uses it."
canonical: "https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fanshe"
published: "2026-10-21"
updated: "2026-11-06"
author: "Mandarin The Wild"
---

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# What does 反射 mean?

猫头鹰māotóuyīngowl

反射 fǎnshè

## to reflect; reflection

## It can also mean

- reflex

## Its characters

1. 反 fǎn reverse
2. 射 shè to shoot

## In a sentence

镜子反射了阳光，很刺眼。 The mirror reflected the sunlight, and it was dazzling.

[More about 反射](https://mandarinthewild.com/words/%E5%8F%8D%E5%B0%84)

## More words with 反 or 射

- [反倒 fǎndào](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fandao)
- [反对 fǎnduì](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fandui)
- [反而 fǎn’ér](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/faner)
- [反复 fǎnfù](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fanfu)
- [反击 fǎnjī](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fanji)
- [反抗 fǎnkàng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fankang)
- [反馈 fǎnkuì](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fankui)
- [反思 fǎnsī](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fansi)
- [反弹 fǎntán](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fantan)
- [反映 fǎnyìng](https://mandarinthewild.com/meaning/fanying)

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