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自私

selfish

Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

zi4si1 • zìsī

Meaning

Primary

selfish

Alternatives

self-centered, selfishness

Mnemonic

Someone who is 自私 selfish only thinks of what is best for their 自 self and their own 私 private concerns.

Usage

有 些 人 很 自私。

Some people are very selfish.

不要 那么 自私。

Don't be so selfish.

自私 是 一 种 缺点。

Selfishness is a flaw.