各自

gè zì

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 5 Pronoun Common

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Definitions

1. each
2. respective
3. apiece

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 彼此 bǐ cǐ 彼此 bǐ cǐ each other; one another 各自 focuses on individual parties, while 彼此 means 'each other' or 'mutual'.: each other; one another

Usage notes

Common mistakes

各自 is always placed before a verb or verb phrase, never directly before a noun. Do not say *各自学生.

Formality

各自 is neutral in formality but more common in written Chinese; in casual speech, 各人 or 自己 might be used instead.

Example Sentences

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你们 各自 准备自己的行李。

Each of you prepare your own luggage.

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Words Containing 各自

• 各自为政 各自为政 gè zì wéi zhèng: to do things each in one's own way

Child Words of 各自

• 各 各 gè: each
• 自 自 zì: self