Definition
自己 (zìjǐ) is a reflexive pronoun meaning 'oneself' or 'one's own' — it refers back to the subject of the sentence. Unlike 我 (wǒ 'I/me'), which is a personal pronoun, 自己 emphasizes that the subject does something to or for themselves. It can be used with any person (我自己, 你自己, 他自己).
pronoun
(reflexive pronoun) oneself-selfone's own
Easily confused
- 字迹zì jìsound-alikehandwriting, penmanship
Examples
- 自己。Nǐ yào ài zì jǐ.You should love yourself.
- 自己。Zhè shì wǒ zì jǐ de jiā.This is my own home.
- 自己。Wǒ zì jǐ qù chāoshì.I'll go to the supermarket myself.
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