自
self; naturally; from; since; surname
Meanings
4 senses · 16 examplespronoun
oneself; self
Used to refer to the speaker, writer, or the person already mentioned.
He completed this task by himself.
We should learn to love ourselves and cherish our bodies.
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He volunteered to take charge of hosting this event.
Xiao Ming is too busy to help you.
Some people overestimate their abilities and always try to take on tasks beyond their capacity.
adverb
naturally; of course; certainly
formalUsed to express that something is obvious or expected without needing explanation.
If you put in effort, you will naturally get rewards.
Justice resides in people's hearts, and the public has sharp eyes.
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When old friends who haven't seen each other for years reunite, they will naturally have endless things to talk about.
The importance of this matter goes without saying; we must take it seriously.
After long-term preparation, winning the competition was naturally within expectations.
proper noun
surname Zi
Used as a family name in Chinese culture.
My neighbor's surname is Zi, everyone calls him Uncle Zi.
preposition
from; since; starting from
Used to indicate the starting point of time, space, origin, or source.
I have liked painting since I was a child.
From then on, they never contacted each other again.
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Since ancient times, people have longed for a peaceful life.
This article is selected from a column of People's Daily.
Tourists from all over the world gather in this ancient city.