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自 (zì): from, since, oneself

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HSK 4preposition

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: from, since, oneself
Characters: 1
Part of speech: preposition
HSK level: HSK 4
Strokes: 6
Radical: 自
Structure: 独体结构

Full definitions

(bound form) self
oneself
from
since
naturally
as a matter of course
self
oneself
from
since
naturally
as a matter of course

Chinese explanation

自己，指说话人本身或句中提到的人或事物本身，常与其他字组合使用，如自己、自动、自信
从，由，表示起点或来源，如自从、来自
自然，当然，如自不待言。

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Example sentences

I myself can do this.

Please everyone consciously follow the rules.

He considers himself very smart.

This is her self-portrait.

Since last year, I haven't seen him again.

I can do it myself.

He comes from Beijing.

Since ancient times, this has been a transportation hub.

She is confident that she can pass the exam.

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