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自 (zì) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

自

zì

self, from

HSK 1 Radical: 自 (self)

Full dictionary entry for 自 →

Details

Pinyin	zì
Meanings	self, from
Radical	自 (#132 — self)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#49 most common

Words Containing 自

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
自	zì	self, from	HSK 1
自己	zìjǐ	Own, self	HSK 3
自行车	zìxíngchē	Bicycle	HSK 3
来自	láizì	Come from	HSK 4
自然	zìrán	natural	HSK 4
自信	zìxìn	self-confidence	HSK 4
各自	gèzì	Each	HSK 5
自动	zìdòng	automatic	HSK 5
自由	zìyóu	free	HSK 5
亲自	qīnzì	personally	HSK 5
自从	zìcóng	Since	HSK 5
自豪	zìháo	Proud	HSK 5
自觉	zìjué	Conscious	HSK 5
自私	zìsī	selfish	HSK 5
自愿	zìyuàn	voluntarily	HSK 5
不由自主	bùyóuzìzhǔ	can't help, involuntarily	HSK 6
独立自主	dúlìzìzhǔ	independent and autonomous	HSK 6
独自	dúzì	alone, by oneself	HSK 6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 自 mean in Chinese?

自 (zì) means "self, from" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 自 have?

Stroke count information for 自 is being updated.

What is the radical of 自?

The radical of 自 is 自 (self, Kangxi radical #132).

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zì