自省

zì xǐng

Dictionary entry

to examine oneself

What does 自省 mean?

自省 (zì xǐng) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to examine oneself

2to reflect on one's shortcomings

3introspection

4self-awareness

5self-criticism

Character breakdown

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自zì(bound form) self; oneself · from; since 省shěngto save; to economize; to be frugal · to omit; to delete; to leave out

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自省

zì xǐng

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