Meaning
自主性 refers to the quality or ability of being autonomous, self-directed, or independent. It describes the capacity to make one's own decisions, act on one's own initiative, and take responsibility without external control. This term is commonly used in educational, psychological, and organizational contexts to discuss self-governance and independence.
Usage
This is a somewhat formal, abstract noun frequently used in academic, educational, and professional discussions. Native speakers use it when talking about personal development, learning styles, workplace culture, or children's development. It often appears in phrases like '培养自主性' (cultivate autonomy) or '提高自主性' (enhance independence).
Examples
- 01现代教育强调培养学生的自主性和创造力。.Modern education emphasizes cultivating students' autonomy and creativity.
- 02员工的自主性对提高工作效率很重要。.Employee autonomy is important for improving work efficiency.
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Common collocations
- 培养自主性to cultivate autonomy
- 提高自主性to enhance independence
- 缺乏自主性to lack autonomy
- 学习自主性learning autonomy
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 自主 (autonomous, self-directed) with the suffix 性, which nominalizes adjectives to indicate a quality or characteristic, similar to English '-ness' or '-ity'.