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亲自

qīn zì
HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adverb Common

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Definitions

  1. 1. personally
  2. 2. in person
  3. 3. oneself

Word relationships

Related words

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自己
zì jǐ

oneself

代词，可指本人，但不可单独做状语修饰动词，如不能说“*自己去”。

Synonyms

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亲身
qīn shēn

personal

表示自己直接去做，强调亲身体验。

Usage notes

Collocations

Often paired with verbs like 出马 (come forward), 动手 (do oneself), or 出庭 (appear in court), emphasizing personal involvement.

Formality

Frequently used in formal contexts; in casual speech, 自己 (with rephrasing) or 自己一个人 is more common.

Grammar

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HSK 2.0 Level 6+ HSK 3.0 Level 6+ 8 min
Necessity with 非...不可

Use 非...不可 for strong necessity in advanced spoken and written Chinese.

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Example Sentences

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校长 亲自 来参加活动。
The principal personally came to attend the event.

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Words Containing 亲自

亲自动手
qīn zì dòng shǒu

to do the job oneself

Child Words of 亲自

自
zì

self

亲
qīn

parent

亲
qìng

parents-in-law of one's offspring