反省 fǎnxǐng to reflect upon oneself
to reflect upon oneself; to examine one's conscience; to question oneself; to search one's soul
How to remember 反省: 反 oppose + 省 province = to reflect upon oneself.
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How it is used
- 'To reflect on / examine one's own conduct, do soul-searching' - 深刻反省 (shēnkè fǎnxǐng) to reflect deeply (on one's faults), 反省自己 to examine oneself.
- Note reading xǐng for 省. Specifically introspection about one's own mistakes/shortcomings, with a self-critical, moral cast.