recount one's own story; personal narrative
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to recount one's own experiences; to tell one's own story
Often used in prefaces, introductions, or personal statements where the author narrates their own background or process.
Xù序
yán言
lǐ里
zuò作
zhě者
zì自
shù述
le了
xiě写
shū书
de的
jīng经
guò过
。
In the preface, the author recounted the process of writing the book.
Tā他
zài在
wén文
zhāng章
zhōng中
zì自
shù述
le了
tóng童
nián年
jīng经
lì历
。
He recounted his childhood experiences in the article.
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Qǐng请
jiǎn简
yào要
zì自
shù述
yī一
xià下
nǐ你
de的
yán研
jiū究
bèi背
jǐng景
。
Please briefly describe your own research background.
noun
autobiographical account; personal narrative; self-introduction
Refers to a written or spoken piece where one describes their own situation, background, or experiences.
Tā他
xiě写
le了
yī一
piān篇
zì自
shù述
。
He wrote a personal narrative.
Qiú求
zhí职
shí时
qǐng请
fù附
shàng上
yī一
fèn份
gè个
rén人
zì自
shù述
。
Please attach a personal statement when applying for a job.
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Zhè这
fèn份
zì自
shù述
xiáng详
xì细
jì记
lù录
le了
tā他
de的
chéng成
zhǎng长
lì历
chéng程
。
This autobiographical account records his growth journey in detail.