oneself; self
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
oneself; the self (emphasizing not someone or something else)
formalUsed to emphasize the person or entity in question, often in contexts of personal interest, well-being, safety, or responsibility. Common in formal and reflective writing.
Tā他
wèi为
le了
jiù救
rén人
，
bú不
gù顾
zì自
shēn身
ān安
wēi危
。
To save others, he disregarded his own safety.
Gōng公
sī司
de的
fā发
zhǎn展
shǒu首
xiān先
yào要
kǎo考
lǜ虑
zì自
shēn身
de的
tiáo条
jiàn件
。
The company's development must first consider its own conditions.
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Fǎn反
sī思
zì自
shēn身
de的
wèn问
tí题
shì是
jìn进
bù步
de的
kāi开
shǐ始
。
Reflecting on one's own problems is the beginning of progress.
Tā他
yì意
shí识
dào到
zì自
shēn身
néng能
lì力
de的
bù不
zú足
。
He realized his own lack of ability.