What 自主 means
- Independent (makes own decisions)
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How to write 自主
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Sounds the same as 自主
These are also written zizhu without tone marks. Tones and context are what keep them apart — which is why the tone is part of the word, not an accent on it.
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Questions about 自主
What does 自主 mean in English?
自主 is pronounced zìzhǔ and means Independent (makes own decisions).
How do you pronounce 自主?
自主 is zìzhǔ in pinyin — written zizhu without tone marks. Press the audio button on this page to hear it spoken by a native voice.
What are the characters in 自主?
自主 is written with 2 characters: 自 (zì) Oneself (certainly - from), 主 (zhǔ) Lord (master - host - owner - primary - idea - take charge - favor). Knowing the parts is usually how the whole word becomes memorable.
Is 自主 an HSK word?
Yes — 自主 is on the official HSK 6 vocabulary list. You can study it with the rest of that list on the HSK 6 page.
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