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to talk to oneself

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zi4yan2zi4yu3 • zìyánzìyǔ

Meaning


Primary

to talk to oneself

Alternatives

talk to oneself, to talk to yourself, talk to yourself, to think aloud, think aloud

Mnemonic


自言自语 To talk to oneself is to direct your 言 words toward your 自 self, using 语 language meant only for your 自 self.

Usage


他 常常 一 个 人 自言自语。

He often talks to himself when he is alone.

别 再 自言自语 了, 我 听 不 清楚。

Stop talking to yourself; I can't hear clearly.

她 一边 找 钥匙, 一边 自言自语。

She talks to herself while looking for her keys.