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自己的

Zìjǐ de

English translation of 自己的

own

The Chinese word '自己的' is used in the same way the English word 'own' is used. For example, when talking about something that belongs to you or something you have, in Chinese you would use '自己的'. It can be used in various circumstances such as stating ownership of objects or to distinguish something as being personal or unique to oneself.


Example sentences using: 自己的

这是自己的书。

Zhè shì zìjǐ de shū.

English translation of 这是自己的书。

This is one's own book.

This sentence expresses the possession of a book, likely within the context of finding or identifying it.

他正在照顾自己的小狗。

Tā zhèngzài zhàogù zìjǐ de xiǎo gǒu.

English translation of 他正在照顾自己的小狗。

He is taking care of his own puppy.

In this phrase, '自己的' is used to indicate personal responsibility for the task of caring for the puppy.

自己的安全更重要。

Zìjǐ de ānquán gèng zhòngyào.

English translation of 自己的安全更重要。

One's own safety is more important.

This phrase emphasises that the individual's personal safety should take precedence over other matters.

请照顾好自己的孩子。

Qǐng zhàogù hǎo zìjǐ de háizi.

English translation of 请照顾好自己的孩子。

Please take care of your own children.

This sentence is prompting the reader to pay attention to the well-being of their offspring, '自己的' is used to impose this responsibility.

我找不到自己的钥匙。

Wǒ zhǎobudào zìjǐ de yàoshi.

English translation of 我找不到自己的钥匙。

I can't find my own keys.

This phrase expresses the frustrating situation of losing personal keys, the '自己的' signifies the personal association and loss.

自己的故事最感人。

Zìjǐ de gùshì zuì gǎnrén.

English translation of 自己的故事最感人。

One's own story is the most touching.

In this context, the phrase '自己的' is used to argue that personal experiences and stories often have the most emotional impact.

面对厄运,他决定依靠自己的力量。

Miàn duì èyùn, tā juédìng yīkào zìjǐ de lìliàng.

English translation of 面对厄运,他决定依靠自己的力量。

Facing adversity, he decided to rely on his own strength.

This sentence describes a decision of self-reliance in challenging circumstances. The phrase '自己的' denotes the autonomy and personal resolve to face adversity without seeking external help.

他在自己的房间里打游戏。

Tā zài zìjǐ de fángjiān lǐ dǎ yóuxì.

English translation of 他在自己的房间里打游戏。

He is playing games in his own room.

The sentence depicts someone partaking in the activity of gaming privately in a personal space. '自己的' indicates the 'room' is privately owned and used by the subject.

你能解决自己的问题吗?

Nǐ néng jiějué zìjǐ de wèntí ma?

English translation of 你能解决自己的问题吗?

Can you solve your own problems?

This phrase is a direct inquiry into someone's ability to deal with their personal issues. The term '自己的' stresses on the personal element of the problem.

他在修理自己的车。

Tā zài xiūlǐ zìjǐ de chē.

English translation of 他在修理自己的车。

He is repairing his own car.

The example portrays someone engaged in the process of repairing, '自己的' specifies the car belongs to the subject doing the action.

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