自己 (zìjǐ) — oneself; self
HSK 3 | pronoun | referring to the subject themselves
自己 (zìjǐ)
自己 is a reflexive pronoun meaning "oneself," used to refer back to the subject of the sentence.
Meanings
- [pron] oneself; self; by oneself; one's own
Example Sentences
你要相信自己，你一定能做到。 Nǐ yào xiāngxìn zìjǐ, nǐ yīdìng néng zuò dào. You must believe in yourself; you can definitely do it.
这件事你要自己决定，不要依赖别人。 Zhè jiàn shì nǐ yào zìjǐ juédìng, bùyào yīlài biérén. You should decide this matter yourself and not rely on others.
她自己做了一顿饭，很有成就感。 Tā zìjǐ zuò le yī dùn fàn, hěn yǒu chéngjiùgǎn. She cooked a meal by herself and felt a great sense of accomplishment.
我们要对自己的行为负责。 Wǒmen yào duì zìjǐ de xíngwéi fùzé. We must take responsibility for our own actions.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 相信自己 | to believe in oneself |
| 自己做 | to do it oneself |
| 靠自己 | to rely on oneself |
| 对自己 | toward oneself |
Memory Hook
自 means "self/from" and 己 means "oneself." Together they emphasize the personal, independent self doing something on their own terms.