自主

zì zhǔ

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. independent
2. to act for oneself
3. autonomous

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 依赖 yī lài 依赖 yī lài to depend on 自主的反义，指依靠别人: to depend on

Related words

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• 自动化 zì dòng huà 自动化 zì dòng huà automation 自动化系统能自主运行: automation

Synonyms

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• 独立 dú lì 独立 dú lì independent 强调不依赖他人，独立自主: independent

Usage notes

Common mistakes

“自主”是动词或形容词，常与“独立”混淆，但“自主”更强调主观能动性，而“独立”强调不依赖他人。常见错误：用“独立”代替“自主”描述人的行为。

Example Sentences

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孩子要学会 自主 。

Children need to learn to be independent.

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Words Containing 自主

• 不由自主 不由自主 bù yóu zì zhǔ: can't help; involuntarily (idiom)
• 独立自主 独立自主 dú lì zì zhǔ: independent and autonomous (idiom); self-determination
• 自主权 自主权 zì zhǔ quán: ability to make one's own decisions
• 自主神经系统 自主神经系统 zì zhǔ shén jīng xì tǒng: autonomic nervous system
• 自主系统 自主系统 zì zhǔ xì tǒng: autonomous system

Child Words of 自主

• 主 主 zhǔ: owner
• 自 自 zì: self