自我 (zì wǒ) — self (as a prefix or noun referring to oneself); ego (in psychology)
Definition
自我 (zìwǒ) is a formal, written pronoun used in abstract or psychological contexts (自我, ego, self-awareness). For everyday 'oneself,' use 自己.
pronoun
self (as a prefix or noun referring to oneself)ego (in psychology)
Examples
- 自我。Tā quē fá zì wǒ kòng zhì lì.He lacks self-control.
- 自我。Měi gè rén dōu yào yǒu zì wǒ yì shí.Everyone needs to have self-awareness.
- 自我。Tā yì zhí zài qiáng diào zì jǐ de zì wǒ.He has been emphasizing his ego.
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