ask oneself; introspect; self-assess
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to ask oneself; to introspect; to examine one's conscience
formalCommonly used in set phrases such as 反躬自问 and 扪心自问, emphasizing moral self-examination.
Fǎn反
gōng躬
zì自
wèn问
，
wǒ我
shì是
fǒu否
jìn尽
le了
zuì最
dà大
nǔ努
lì力
？
If I examine my own conscience, have I tried my best?
Tā他
jīng经
cháng常
mén扪
xīn心
zì自
wèn问
，
jiǎn检
chá查
zì自
jǐ己
de的
xíng行
wéi为
。
He often examines his conscience and checks his own behavior.
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Nǐ你
yīng应
dāng当
zì自
wèn问
，
zhè这
yàng样
zuò做
duì对
ma吗
？
You should ask yourself, is it right to do this?
verb
to self-assess; to conclude after self-examination
formalUsed to modestly express one's own capability, effort, or situation after personal evaluation. Often introduces a clause stating the conclusion.
Wǒ我
zì自
wèn问
hái还
néng能
shèng胜
rèn任
zhè这
xiàng项
gōng工
zuò作
。
I believe, after self-assessment, that I am still competent for this job.
Tā他
zì自
wèn问
wú无
kuì愧
yú于
xīn心
。
His conscience is clear; he has found no shame in his heart upon self-reflection.
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Wǒ我
zì自
wèn问
yǐ已
jīng经
jìn尽
lì力
le了
，
jié结
guǒ果
rú如
hé何
zhǐ只
hǎo好
tīng听
tiān天
yóu由
mìng命
。
I have done my best, as I assess myself, and can only leave the rest to fate.