自觉

自覺

zìjué

adjective HSK 3 #12,664

Meanings

1 conscious; self-aware
2 conscientious; self-disciplined
3 to be aware of; to realize

Characters

to feel; to sense; to realize

Examples

他很自觉地完成了作业。

Tā hěn zìjué de wánchéng le zuòyè.

He conscientiously finished his homework.

请大家自觉排队。

Qǐng dàjiā zìjué páiduì.

Please line up on your own initiative.

孩子越来越自觉了。

Háizi yuè lái yuè zìjué le.

The child is becoming more and more self-disciplined.

Tips

culture

自觉 is a valued trait in Chinese culture. Signs saying 请自觉 (please be conscientious) are common — e.g., at bus stops or public areas.

Stroke Order

自 zì

觉 jué