自 zì ㄗˋ zi6 HSK 4 流利級 · Level 5

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

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 自 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 请 請 ( qǐng cing2 ) 自重 ( zì zhòng zi6 zung6 )。

    Please conduct yourself with dignity.

  • 自己 ( zì jǐ zi6 gei2 ) 做 ( zuò zou6 )!

    Do it yourself!

  • 他 ( tā taa1 ) 自杀 自殺 ( zì shā zi6 saat3 ) 了 ( le liu5 )。

    He committed suicide.

  • 自作自受 ( zì zuò zì shòu zi6 zok3 zi6 sau6 )。

    It serves you right.

  • 庸人自扰 庸人自擾 ( yōng rén zì rǎo jung4 jan4 zi6 jiu5 )。

    Much ado about nothing.

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