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反应 vs 反映

Same fǎnyìng: 反应 is the response to a stimulus (做出反应); 反映 is the mirror that shows what lies underneath (反映了它的文化).

反应 反應
fǎnyìng ㄈㄢˇ ㄧㄥˋ
to react; to respond; reaction
我们的身体会对我们的感情做出反应。
Our bodies respond to our feelings.
反映
fǎnyìng ㄈㄢˇ ㄧㄥˋ
to mirror; to reflect; mirror image
一个国家的风俗习惯反映了它的文化。
The manners and customs of a country reflect its culture.
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