What does 反思 mean in Chinese?

反思 (fǎn sī) means "to think back over sth; to review; to revisit; to rethink; reflection; reassessment" in Chinese. The new HSK exam tests it at HSK 6.

How do you pronounce 反思?

反思 is pronounced "fǎn sī" in Mandarin Chinese. It is made up of 2 syllables.

What HSK level is 反思?

反思 is an HSK 6 word on the new HSK exam syllabus. It is HSK 6 on both the old and the new exam.

What characters make up 反思?

反思 is made up of the characters 反, 思. Each character has its own meaning and can appear in other words.

How do you write 反思?

You can practice writing 反思 using our stroke order tool.

反思 (fǎn sī), to think back over sth

反思

fǎn sī

to think back over sth; to review; to revisit; to rethink

HSK 6verb

Characters in This Word

反思

Definitions

(verb) to think back over sth
to review
to revisit
to rethink
reflection
reassessment

Example Sentences

我们应该反思自己的行为。

Wǒmen yīnggāi fǎnsī zìjǐ de xíngwéi

We should reflect on our own behavior

→

咀嚼(jǔ jué)· to chew

→

回想(huí xiǎng)· to recall

→

反手(fǎn shǒu)· to turn a hand over

→

HSK levels

New HSK exam: HSK 6
HSK 2.0: HSK 6
HSK Lord study list: HSK 9 list

反思: HSK 6 on both the old and the new exam. See where your old level lands

New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.

On the new HSK 6 exam

Studying for HSK 6? Keep 反思 with the rest of your level.

HSK Lord schedules your reviews so each word comes back right before you would forget it. Free to start, and it picks up where you are.

Start studying free The words new HSK 6 adds

Frequently Asked Questions

Reviewed by RJ Murray, Founder, HSK Lord.

反思