自主

zìzhǔ
adjective HSK 3 #11,365

Meanings

  1. 1 independent; autonomous
  2. 2 self-directed; acting on one's own

Examples

HSK 3
Xuéshēng xūyào zìzhǔ xuéxí.
Students need to study independently.
HSK 3
Wǒmen yào zìzhǔ chuàngxīn.
We must innovate independently.
HSK 4
Yuángōng zài gōngzuò zhōng yǒu hěn dà de zìzhǔ kōngjiān.
Employees have a lot of autonomy in their work.

Tips

usage
自主 is common in formal and political contexts: 自主 (autonomy), 自主创新 (independent innovation), 自主学习 (self-directed learning).

Stroke Order

zhǔ