Writing
自身 (zì shēn) — how to say "oneself" in Chinese
自身
Oneself, self
noun
Character composition
自
self
身
body
Radicals / Keys
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
身
Body
#158 · shēn · 7 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
自身安全
zìshēn ānquán
personal safety
保护自身
bǎohù zìshēn
protect oneself
Examples
我们应该关注自身健康。
We should pay attention to our own health.
他自身很好。
He himself is fine.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "oneself" in Chinese?
"oneself" in Chinese is 自身 (zì shēn).
自身 meaning in English
自身 (zì shēn) means "Oneself, self".
How is 自身 pronounced?
It is pronounced zì shēn (written as zi shen, zishen). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "oneself" in Chinese characters?
It is written 自身: 自 has 6 strokes, 身 has 7 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 自身?
自身 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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