自己 (zì jǐ) — (reflexive pronoun) oneself, -self; one's own

Definition

Pronoun for 'oneself / one's own' — used reflexively (爱自己) or to emphasize doing something alone (我自己去). More personal than the formal 本人; 自身 is a written 'oneself' for abstract contexts.

pronoun
(reflexive pronoun) oneself-selfone's own

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 chāo shì.
    I'll go to the supermarket myself.

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