We’re offering free resources to help you learn Chinese. In this series, idioms and proverbs take center stage, known for their deep meanings and versatile usage. Today’s idiom is 「內視反聽」, explained below.
The idiom being introduced now is 「內視反聽」. Below, you’ll find its meaning and usage examples.
Introspection: look inward; listening: listen to the outside world. It means being able to reflect on one’s own words and deeds as well as listen to other people’s opinions.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
nèi shì fǎn tīng
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
noi6 si6 faan2 teng1
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.

