自主性 (zì zhǔ xìng) — autonomy

Definition

A noun meaning 'autonomy' — the quality or capacity of acting independently, making one's own choices. Often collocates with 保障、尊重 to discuss personal or institutional freedom.

noun
autonomy

Examples

  • 自主性
    Zhè zhǒng zhì dù bǎo zhàng le xué shēng de zì zhǔ xìng.
    This system guarantees the autonomy of students.
  • 自主性
    Zài gōng zuò zhōng, tā fēi cháng zhù zhòng gè rén zì zhǔ xìng.
    At work, he greatly values personal autonomy.
  • 自主性
    zì zhǔ xìng Shì xiàn dài shè huì de yí gè zhòng yào jià zhí guān.
    Autonomy is an important value in modern society.

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