phản tỉnh

Một học sinh ngồi phản tỉnh về bài kiểm tra của mình.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To reflect upon oneself / to introspect: The primary meaning of "phản tỉnh" is to look inward, examining one's own thoughts, actions, or conscience, often to identify mistakes or faults for the purpose of self-improvement.
   • To reconsider / to re-examine: It implies a conscious process of reviewing and critically assessing one's own beliefs or conduct.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Sau thất bại, anh ấy ngồi lại phản tỉnh. (After the failure, he sat down to reflect upon himself.)
  • Mỗi cuối tuần, tôi dành thời gian để phản tỉnh. (Every weekend, I spend time for introspection.)
  • Cô ấy phản tỉnh về những lời nói thiếu suy nghĩ của mình. (She re-examined her own thoughtless words.)

Advanced Usage

• The term carries a philosophical or moral weight, often associated with deep, sincere self-criticism rather than casual thinking. It is a deliberate act aimed at personal growth or correction.

Variants and Related Words

• Tự phản tỉnh (v): to self-reflect, emphasizing the "self" aspect.

  • Tự phản tỉnh là bước đầu tiên để thay đổi. (Self-reflection is the first step toward change.)

• Suy ngẫm (v): to ponder, to contemplate (a broader term for deep thought, not exclusively self-critical).

• Xem xét lại bản thân (v. phrase): to review/examine oneself.

Synonyms

• Introspect: to observe and analyze one's own thoughts and feelings.
• Soul-search: to deeply reflect on one's motives and character.
• Reflect (upon oneself): to think deeply or carefully about oneself.

Related Idioms

• While "phản tỉnh" itself is not commonly part of a fixed idiom, the concept is central to phrases like:
  • Nhìn lại chính mình: to look back at oneself.

    • Anh ta cần phải nhìn lại chính mình. (He needs to look back at himself.)