自身 (zì shēn) — oneself; itself; one's own self

Definition

自身 (zìshēn) is a formal written 'one's own self' — unlike everyday 自己, it's used in abstract or institutional contexts (自身安全, 自身利益).

noun
oneselfitselfone's own self

Examples

  • 自身
    Měi gè rén dōu yào xué huì bǎo hù zì shēn de ān quán.
    Everyone must learn to protect their own safety.
  • 自身
    Zhè ge jì huà běn shēn méi yǒu wèn tí, wèn tí chū zài zì shēn de zhí xíng shàng.
    The plan itself has no problem; the problem lies in its own execution.
  • 自身
    Tā tài guān zhù bié rén, fǎn ér hū lüè le zì shēn de gǎn shòu.
    He pays too much attention to others and neglects his own feelings.

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