自
Meaning:
self; private, personal; from
HSK 1
Frequency:
#6166
Pinyin:
zì
Strokes:
6
Radical:
自
How to Write 自 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "自" in Chinese
The Chinese character 自 (zì) means "self; private, personal; from". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 自 include: 三自, 来自, 尽自.
📚 Words and Phrases with 自
Common words containing this character
三自
abbr. for 三自愛國教會|三自爱国教会[San1 zi4 Ai4 guo2 Jiao4 hui4], Three-Self Patriotic Movement
HSK 2
来自
to come from (a place)
HSK 2
尽自
always
HSK 2
兀自
(literary) still; yet
HSK 2
出自
to come from
HSK 2
各自
each
HSK 2
径自
without leave
HSK 2
擅自
without permission
HSK 2
暗自
inwardly
HSK 2
源自
to originate from
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A nose; in China, people refer to themselves by pointing to their noses
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "自"?
- The pinyin is zì
- How many strokes does "自" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "自" mean?
- self; private, personal; from
- What is the radical of "自"?
- The radical is "自"