Definition
自学 (zìxué) means 'to self-study' — learning on your own without a teacher or class. It's broader than 自习 (zìxí), which specifically means studying independently in a set time/place (like a study hall). 学习 (xuéxí) is the general word for 'to learn/study' and can be formal or informal, with or without a teacher.
verb
to self-studyto study on one's own
Examples
- 自学。Tā měitiān zì xué liǎng ge xiǎoshí Yīngyǔ.He self-studies English for two hours every day.
- 自学。Wǒ zì xué zuò cài de fāngfǎ.I self-study cooking methods.
- 自学。zì xué kěyǐ ràng nǐ zìyóu ānpái xuéxí shíjiān.Self-studying allows you to freely arrange your study time.
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