Writing
自动 (zìdòng) — how to say "automatic" in Chinese
自动
Automatic, voluntary
adverb · adjective
Character composition
自
self, by oneself
动
to move, action
Radicals / Keys
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
力
Power
#19 · lì · 2 strokes
Collocations
自动完成
zì dòng wán chéng
complete automatically
自动门
zì dòng mén
automatic door
Examples
这台机器可以自动清洗水果，节省了很多时间和人力。
This machine can automatically wash fruits, saving a lot of time and manpower.
自动门。
Automatic door.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "automatic" in Chinese?
"automatic" in Chinese is 自动 (zìdòng).
自动 meaning
自动 (zìdòng) means "Automatic, voluntary".
How is 自动 pronounced?
It is pronounced zìdòng (written as zidong). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "automatic" in Chinese characters?
It is written 自动: 自 has 6 strokes, 动 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 自动?
自动 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.
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