自己 (zìjǐ) — Meaning & How to Use in Chinese | Speak1000 | Speak1000
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自己 zìjǐ

self / oneself

自己 (zìjǐ) means "self / oneself" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

Words used with 自己

介绍

jièshào

to introduce

蛋糕

dàngāo

cake

厨房

chúfáng

kitchen

公寓

gōngyù

apartment

厉害

lìhai

amazing / awesome

倒是

dàoshì

actually / on the contrary (used for emphasis or concession)

相信

xiāngxìn

to believe

旅行

lǚxíng

to travel

Frequently asked questions

What does 自己 (zìjǐ) mean in Chinese?

自己 (zìjǐ) means "self / oneself" in Chinese. 自己 (zìjǐ) means "self / oneself" in Chinese and is one of the highest-frequency words in the Speak1000 curriculum.

How do you use 自己 in a sentence?

Use 自己 (zìjǐ) the way you would use "self / oneself" in English, then build longer sentences by adding words you already know around it.

What words are commonly used with 自己?

Common words that pair with 自己 include 介绍. Learning these together helps you build complete, natural sentences instead of isolated vocabulary.

What is the difference between 自己 (zìjǐ) and 都 (dōu)?

Both are high-frequency Chinese words taught early in Speak1000. 自己 means "self / oneself"; 都 means "all / both / even". The fastest way to tell them apart is to hear each one used in real sentences — our free lessons drill every word in context so the contrast becomes natural.

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