How to Say ‘On its own’ in Simplified Chinese
自顾自
💬 Usage Tip: [自顾自] suggests independence or self-sufficiency.
🇨🇳 In China: Emphasizing individual beauty or action is seen as a positive trait.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
自顾
[zì gù]
absorbed in oneself
Preoccupied or focused on one's own thoughts or activities.
他在派对上总是自顾自地坐在角落。
He always sits absorbed in himself at the corner during parties.
自
[zì]
oneself
Refers to the very same person.
她只关心自己。
She only cares about herself.
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