Adj.selfish; self-centred; self-seeking

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Character Breakdown

自私 consists of 2 characters.

How to Use 自私 in Sentences

Common collocations & usage patterns. Learn how to combine 自私 with other words naturally.
Adjective + Nounwith
de
rén
neutral
selfish person
Adverb + Adjectivewith非常
fēi
cháng
neutral
very selfish
Adverb + Adjective + Particlewith
tài
liǎo
informalSpoken
too selfish
Idiomwith自利
formal
selfish and self-interested

Example Sentences with 自私

hěn
zhǐ
xiǎng
zhe
He is selfish, only thinking about himself.
zhè
zhǒng
de
xíng
wéi
zuì
zhōng
zhī
huì
dǎo
zhì
zhòng
pàn
qīn
His selfish behavior will ultimately lead to being abandoned by everyone.
nán
dào
jué
de
zài
gōng
gòng
chǎng
shēng
xuān
huá
hěn
ma
Don't you think it's selfish to make loud noises in public places?
de
rén
cháng
cháng
kǎo
bié
rén
de
gǎn
shòu
Selfish people often don't consider others' feelings.
bìng
fēi
de
rén
zhǐ
shì
ǒu
ěr
huì
yōu
xiān
kǎo
de
qiú
He is not a selfish person; he just occasionally prioritizes his own needs.
zài
yuán
fēn
pèi
shàng
guò
wǎng
wǎng
huì
yǐn
liè
de
nèi
máo
dùn
Being overly selfish in resource allocation often triggers intense internal conflicts.
zài
tuán
duì
zuò
zhōng
de
xíng
wéi
huì
huài
zhěng
xiào
In teamwork, selfish behavior can undermine overall efficiency.
bié
zhè
me
yáo
kòng
gěi
jiā
lún
liú
xuǎn
jié
kàn
Don't be so selfish; give me the remote control, and let's take turns choosing programs.