adverb HSK 4
Traditional 親自
personally · in person · oneself
Meaning
亲自 means to do something personally or in person, emphasizing that the subject performs the action themselves rather than delegating it to others. It conveys a sense of direct involvement and personal attention to the matter at hand.
Usage
亲自 is typically placed before a verb to emphasize personal action. It's common in both formal and informal contexts, often used when highlighting the importance or sincerity of doing something oneself. Frequently appears in phrases like 亲自去, 亲自做, and 亲自处理.
Examples
- 01总经理决定亲自去见那位重要客户。.The general manager decided to personally meet that important client.
- 02这件事很重要，我必须亲自处理。, .This matter is very important, I must handle it personally.
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Common collocations
- 亲自去to go personally
- 亲自做to do personally
- 亲自处理to handle personally
- 亲自出马to take action personally
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 亲 (intimate, close) with 自 (self), literally meaning 'intimately by oneself,' emphasizing direct personal involvement in an action.