自己

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zì jǐ
Meaning: oneself
💡 自己 can function as a pronoun or a noun, and it is often used with verbs like 'to do,' 'to think,' or 'to decide' to indicate personal action.
Example
我自己买了一辆新车。
zì jǐ

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自己 (zì jǐ) meaning in English

自己 (zì jǐ) means "oneself" or "one's own." It is composed of the characters 自 (zì), meaning "self," and 己 (jǐ), which is a variant of 己, often used in compound words to emphasize individuality or personal ownership.

This word is commonly used to refer to the speaker or someone else in a reflexive or possessive context. It is often used in sentences that highlight self-reliance, personal responsibility, or individual identity.

💬 Example Sentences

我自己买了一辆新车。
zì jǐ
I bought a new car myself.
他总是依靠自己解决问题。
zì jǐ
He always solves problems by himself.

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