自

zì · zi

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

CC-CEDICT
  1. (bound form) self; oneself
  2. from; since
  3. naturally; as a matter of course

In a sentence

2 examples
01

汤(tāng)姆(mǔ)知(zhī)道(dào)在(zài)公(gōng)众(zhòng)场(chǎng)合(hé)怎(zěn)么(me)样(yàng)自(zì)处(chǔ)。

Tom knows how to behave in public.

Tatoeba: Chinese by mirrorvan · English by CK · CC BY 2.0 FR. Pinyin added or corrected.

02

汤(tāng)姆(mǔ)并(bìng)不(bú)像(xiàng)他(tā)自(zì)认(rèn)为(wéi)的(de)那(nà)么(me)聪(cōng)明(ming)。

Tom isn't nearly as smart as he thinks he is.

Tatoeba: Chinese by lokria · English by CK · CC BY 2.0 FR. Pinyin added or corrected.

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Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, published by MDBG and its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Pinyin display and entry grouping have been adapted.

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