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self-introspection · examine oneself by self-reflection

反躬自省
fǎn gōng zì xǐng
f+ǎn·3rd toneg+ōng·1st tonez+ì·4th tonex+ǐng·3rd tone
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Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
shut oneself up and ponder over one's mistakes闭门思过bì mén sī guòintrospection · to ask oneself反躬自问fǎn gōng zì wènto reflect upon oneself · to examine one's conscience · to question oneself · to search one's soul反省fǎn xǐngcorrect any mistakes you made, but maintain your good record if you did not make them (idiom)有则改之，无则加勉yǒu zé gǎi zhī , wú zé jiā miǎnto ask oneself honestly · to search in one's heart扪心自问mén xīn zì wènto seek the cause in oneself rather than sb else反求诸己fǎn qiú zhū jǐ
Antonyms
to pass the misfortune on to sb else (idiom); to blame others · to pass the buck嫁祸于人jià huò yú rénto spit blood (idiom); venomous slander · malicious attacks血口喷人xuè kǒu pēn rénstab somebody in the back · wound with a sniping arrow · injure somebody by underhanded means · make sniping attacks · hit below the belt暗箭伤人àn jiàn shāng rén
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