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自
zì
Description
“自”常常用来说事情从哪里开始，也表示自己。
"自" is often used to indicate where something begins, and also means oneself.
它很少单独用，多和别的字一起，比如“自己”“来自”。
It is rarely used alone, often combined with other characters, such as "自己" and "来自".
Meanings
自zì
from; since (a starting point)
这趟火车来自北京。
This train comes from Beijing.
自zì
self; oneself
这件事要自己做。
This matter must be done by oneself.
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Notes
- Etymology
pictograph originally depicting a nose, extended to mean 'self'.
- Nuance
rarely stands alone; mostly appears in compounds like 自己, 自从, 来自.
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