- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
one's own family
one's own family
中自己的家庭或家人zìjǐ de jiātíng huò jiārén
This is rice I cooked myself at home.
oneself
中自己;自己的人或物zìjǐ;zìjǐ de rén huò wù
Do your own work yourself.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A person who specializes in making furniture is called a carpenter (house craftsman).
one's own family
one's own family
中自己的家庭或家人zìjǐ de jiātíng huò jiārén
This is rice I cooked myself at home.
oneself
中自己;自己的人或物zìjǐ;zìjǐ de rén huò wù
Do your own work yourself.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A person who specializes in making furniture is called a carpenter (house craftsman).
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