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反观
fǎnguān
Description
“反观”常用在比较两件事的时候，用来说“再看看另一边”，前面说完一个情况，后面用“反观”引出不一样的情况。
"反观" is often used when comparing two things, meaning "look at the other side"; after describing one situation, "反观" introduces a different one.
Meanings
反观fǎnguān
by contrast; in contrast; looking at the other side
他很努力，反观他弟弟就很懒。
He works hard; in contrast, his younger brother is lazy.
反观fǎnguān
to look back at; to reflect on oneself
反观自己，我们还有很多要改。
Looking at ourselves, we still have much to improve.
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Notes
- Etymology
反 (opposite/back) + 观 (to look), literally 'to look the other way'.
- Nuance
often begins a clause to introduce a contrasting situation, similar to 'whereas'.
In videos
“反观欧欧的睡眠监测入睡的困难是必然的事”
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