Writing
自我 (zì wǒ) — how to say "self" in Chinese
自我
Self, oneself
pronoun
Character composition
自
self
我
I, me
Radicals / Keys
戈
Halberd
#62 · gē · 4 strokes
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Examples
他经常反思自我，提高自己。
He often reflects on himself and improves.
我了解自我。
I understand myself.
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Frequently asked questions
Self in Chinese word
"self" in Chinese is 自我 (zì wǒ).
自我 meaning in English
自我 (zì wǒ) means "Self, oneself".
How is 自我 pronounced?
It is pronounced zì wǒ (written as zi wo, ziwo). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "self" in Chinese characters?
It is written 自我: 自 has 6 strokes, 我 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 自我?
自我 is on the HSK 3.0 level 6 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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