自 (zì): Stroke Order, Meaning & How to Write

Self and the Self

自 + nounverb

In these words, 自 means 'self' and combines with another word to describe something about the self.

Feelings and Attitudes About the Self

自 + adjectiveverb

These words describe feelings or attitudes that a person has toward themselves.

HSK 4

zì自

xìn信

self-confident; believe in oneself

HSK 5

zì自

háo豪

be proud of

HSK 6

zì自

bēi卑

feel oneself inferior

HSK 5

zì自

sī私

selfish; self-centred; self-seeking

Actions Done by or for the Self

自 + verb

These words describe actions that a person does by themselves or for themselves.

HSK 3.0 · L4

zì自

xué学

self-study

HSK 3.0 · L4

zì自

xí习

to study by oneself; self-study

HSK 3.0 · L6

zì自

zhù助

self-service

HSK 3.0 · L6

zì自

shā杀

to kill oneself

Origin and Source

In these words, 自 means 'from' and indicates the origin or source of something.

HSK 4

lái来

zì自

come from

HSK 3.0 · L5

chū出

zì自

to come from

HSK 5

zì自

cóng从

since

自 (zì): Self — Stroke Order & Writing Guide

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Self and the Self

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Example Sentences

HSK (3.0) Level 4

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Feelings and Attitudes About the Self

Actions Done by or for the Self

Origin and Source

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HSK (3.0) Level 4

Same Sound

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