自怨自艾 zì yuàn zì yì ㄗˋ ㄩㄢˋ ㄗˋ ㄧˋ zi6 jyun3 zi6 ngaai6

  • to be full of remorse
  • to repent and redress one's errors

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 自 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

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

Example sentences

  • 不要 ( bù yào bat1 jiu3 ) 自怨自艾 ( zì yuàn zì yì zi6 jyun3 zi6 ngaai6 )。

    Do not loathe yourself.

  • 我 ( wǒ ngo5 ) 为 為 ( wéi wai6 ) 自己 ( zì jǐ zi6 gei2 ) 的 ( de dik1 ) 错误 錯誤 ( cuò wù co3 ng6 ) 自怨自艾 ( zì yuàn zì yì zi6 jyun3 zi6 ngaai6 )。

    I hate myself for my mistakes.

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