self-service; DIY; independent
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesverb
to serve oneself; to help oneself
Refers to performing services for oneself rather than relying on others' assistance. Often used in contexts like dining, banking, and travel.
In a buffet restaurant, guests can serve themselves.
This hotel offers self-check-in service.
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Travelers like independent travel because it offers more freedom.
Please help yourself to tea.
The bank has self-service terminals.
adjective
self-service; autonomous; do-it-yourself (DIY)
Often used as a modifier in compound words such as 自助餐 (buffet), 自助游 (independent travel), describing systems or activities where users serve themselves.
Let's go eat buffet for dinner.
He likes independent travel and doesn't like group tours.
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This bank has 24-hour self-service.
Self-service laundromats are very convenient.
Please use the self-service channel for customs clearance.