Definition
反观 means 'to look back and reflect' or 'to observe from the opposite perspective'. It's a formal, written-language verb used when comparing two sides or re-examining something from a different angle — often in analytical or argumentative contexts. Unlike the simpler 'look back' (回顾), 反观 carries an implicit contrast or shift in viewpoint.
v.
to look back from another angleto reflect by contrast
Examples
- 反观，。fǎn guān lìshǐ, wǒmen néng xué dào hěnduō jiàoxùn.Looking back at history, we can learn many lessons.
- 反观，。fǎn guān zìshēn, tā fāxiàn le zìjǐ de bùzú.Turning to reflect on himself, he discovered his own shortcomings.
- 反观，。fǎn guān xiànshí, zhè zhǒng guāndiǎn bìng bù chénglì.Looking at reality from the other side, this view does not hold up.
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