折射

• Pinyin: zhé shè
• Desglose de hanzi: 折 = 扌+ 斤 (to bend); 射 = 身 + 寸 (to shoot)

Significado

Refractar; refracción; (fig.) reflejar o revelar.

Physics term for light refraction. Figuratively used to describe how something reveals deeper truths or reflects social phenomena. Common in both scientific and metaphorical contexts.

Ejemplos

1. 光线穿过三棱镜时发生折射，分解成七种颜色。
2. 这部电影深刻折射出当代社会的种种矛盾。
3. 水面的折射让水底的物体看起来位置有所偏移。

Guía de uso

Contexto: physics, social commentary, analysis

Tono: analytical

Correcto

• 这一社会现象折射出年轻一代价值观的变化。(This social phenomenon reflects the changing values of the younger generation.)
• 光的折射原理被广泛应用于眼镜和相机镜头的设计。(The principle of light refraction is widely applied in the design of glasses and camera lenses.)

Incorrecto

• 折射光线 as a single concept — say 光的折射 or 光线折射 for light refraction

Origen e historia

折 (to bend/change direction) + 射 (to shoot/emit)

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal