擅自

shàn zì

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adverb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. without permission

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Word relationships

Synonyms

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• 私自 sī zì 私自 sī zì private; personal Used for acting without authorization, often in legal contexts.: private; personal

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not confuse with 自己 (oneself). 擅自 always implies acting without proper authorization.

Example Sentences

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他 擅自 打开了门。

He opened the door without permission.

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Child Words of 擅自

• 自 自 zì: self
• 擅 擅 shàn: without authority