faan2 jing2反映

Jyutpingfaan2 jing2

Yalefáan yíng

動詞Common

Definition

To reflect, mirror, or report; to express views to higher-ups, or to demonstrate objective reality.

to report or express opinions and views to higher authorities
to reflect, mirror, or manifest objective reality or situations

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How it's used

Reflects a formal or semi-formal tone when used to convey feedback to superiors or authorities. It is commonly used in professional or organizational settings to describe the act of reporting issues or concerns upward. While it can mean to mirror something, its primary use in daily life is specifically about communicating viewpoints to someone in charge.

Examples

nei5你bat1不jyu4如wan2搵gei1機wui6會faan2反jing2映haa5下di1啲ji3意gin3見laa1啦。

You should find an opportunity to voice these opinions.

keoi5佢faan2反jing2映zo2咗hou2好do1多cin4前sin3線jyun4員gung1工ge3嘅sou3訴kau4求。

He expressed the demands of many frontline staff.

Common phrases

faan2反jing2映ji3意gin3見

to provide feedback

faan2反jing2映sou3訴kau4求

to voice demands

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with the English word reflect, which can mean to ponder or contemplate. In Cantonese, 反映 is strictly about externalizing or reporting information to another party, not about internal self-reflection or deep thinking.