自学

zì xué

HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. self-study
2. to study on one's own

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 自习 zì xí 自习 zì xí to study outside of class time (reviewing one's lessons) 自习 is more about independent study or self-review during scheduled study time, often in a classroom.: to study outside of class time (reviewing one's lessons)
• 自修 zì xiū 自修 zì xiū to study on one's own 自修 can mean self-cultivation or studying independently, similar but less common in mainland China.: to study on one's own

Usage notes

Collocations

Common collocations include 自学成才 (become talented through self-study) and 自学课程 (self-study course).

Common mistakes

自学 is usually an intransitive verb; you can 自学中文 (self-study Chinese), but avoid structures like 自学自己 (self-study oneself).

Example Sentences

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他决定 自学 中文。

He decided to self-study Chinese.

从广义上说，教育包括 自学 。

In a broad sense, education includes self-study.

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Words Containing 自学

• 自学成才 自学成才 zì xué chéng cái: a self-made genius

Child Words of 自学

• 学 学 xué: to learn
• 自 自 zì: self