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自律 (zì lǜ): self-discipline

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 6verb

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
self-discipline
Characters
2
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 6

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  • self-discipline

Chinese explanation

  • 指自己约束自己,自觉遵守规则,不需要别人监督。例如:他非常自律,每天坚持早起锻炼。

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Character breakdown

HSK 4

(bound form) self

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Example sentences

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He insisted on getting up at 5 a.m. to study every day; this self-discipline helped him pass the exam smoothly.

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To stay healthy, she is strictly self-disciplined: she avoids sweets and exercises four times a week.

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Although he is very busy with work, he is very self-disciplined and finds half an hour to read every day.

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Students lacking self-discipline often procrastinate on homework, while self-disciplined students can finish on time.

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