Today’s word of the day is 自 (zì) which means ‘self’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 自 (zì).
自动 (zì dòng) Automatic
The first word is 自动 (zì dòng) which means ‘automatic’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 自 means self, and 动 means 'to move'. A way of using it in a sentence is: 我们的薪金每年会自动增长。(Wǒmen de xīnjīn měinián huì zìdòng zēngzhǎng.) Our salaries automatically increase every year.
自然 (zì rán) Natural
Another word we can create with 自 (zì) is 自然 (zì rán). This means ‘natural’. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 自 means automatic and 然means right. A way of using it in a sentence is 我爱大自然。 (Wǒ ài dà zìrán.) I love nature.
自由 (zì yóu) Freedom
Finally, we can create the word 自由 (zì yóu) which is a noun that means freedom. The 由 here means by. A way of using it in a sentence is 他是个自由的灵魂。(Tā shìgè zìyóu de línghún.) He is a free-spirited person.