无私

wú sī

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. selfless
2. unselfish
3. disinterested
4. altruistic

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自私 zì sī 自私 zì sī selfish: selfish

Related words

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• 慷慨 kāng kǎi 慷慨 kāng kǎi vehement; fervent: vehement; fervent
• 利他 lì tā 利他 lì tā to benefit others: to benefit others

Synonyms

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• 忘我 wàng wǒ 忘我 wàng wǒ selflessness: selflessness

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“奉献”搭配，如“无私奉献”，表达崇高的牺牲精神。

Common mistakes

无私 is used to describe a person's character or actions, not for casual favors. Do not use it for everyday helpfulness.

Example Sentences

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她的 无私 奉献感动了所有人。

Her selfless dedication moved everyone.

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Words Containing 无私

• 大公无私 大公无私 dà gōng wú sī: selfless
• 铁面无私 铁面无私 tiě miàn wú sī: strictly impartial and incorruptible (idiom)

Child Words of 无私

• 无 无 wú: not to have
• 私 私 sī: personal