faan2 si1反思
Jyutpingfaan2 si1
Yalefáan sī
Definition
To reflect on; to think deeply or carefully about something that happened.
neutraldaily actionspeople
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or serious tone compared to everyday verbs like 諗. It is often used in contexts involving personal growth, social issues, or critical evaluation of past actions. While it translates to reflect, it implies a deeper level of self-examination rather than just casual thinking.
Examples
After doing something wrong, you need to reflect on it properly.
Do you think this matter is worth reflecting on?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for simple mental tasks like remembering a phone number or deciding what to eat, as it specifically denotes critical or evaluative thinking about past events or behaviors.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
