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TOPIK 5verb

성찰하다

seongchalhada

성찰해요 · 성찰했어요 · 성찰할 거예요 · 성찰하세요

to reflect on (oneself), to introspect

Example

하루를 마치며 제 행동을 성찰해요.

At the end of the day, I reflect on my actions.

Word parts

성 examine찰 observe

Literally 'examine and observe' — looking closely at yourself.

Good to know

성찰 is deep, philosophical self-examination; 반성 implies regret over a specific mistake.