自己人

zìjǐrén

noun #17,180

Meanings

1 one of us
2 one of our own
3 insider

Characters

Examples

HSK 3

他是自己人，你可以信任他。

Tā shì zìjǐrén, nǐ kěyǐ xìnrèn tā.

He's one of us, you can trust him.

HSK 5

别客气，都是自己人。

Bié kèqi, dōu shì zìjǐrén.

Don't be so polite, we're all friends here.

Tips

culture

自己人 reflects the strong Chinese distinction between in-group (自己人) and out-group (外人). Being called 自己人 means you're trusted and treated without formality.

Stroke Order

自 zì

己 jǐ

人 rén