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自己 (zìjǐ) — how to say "self" in Chinese
自己
Self, oneself
Character composition
自
self
己
self
Radicals / Keys
己
Oneself
#49 · jǐ · 3 strokes
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
Examples
孩子应该学会自己做决定。
Children should learn to make decisions themselves.
我自己可以完成。
I can complete it myself.
Mnemonic
[zìjǐ-] Ziggy the Zebra 🦓 stands in front of a magical mirror that reflects his true self. He sees two versions: 自 (his outer stripes that everyone sees) and 己 (the unique spark within). In the reflection, the Chinese character 自己 "self" shines brightly, reminding Ziggy he's fabulous just as he is!
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "self" in Chinese?
"self" in Chinese is 自己 (zìjǐ).
What does 自己 mean in English?
自己 (zìjǐ) means "Self, oneself".
How is 自己 pronounced?
It is pronounced zìjǐ (written as ziji). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "self" in Chinese characters?
It is written 自己.
What HSK level is 自己?
自己 belongs to the HSK 3 vocabulary list.
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