自主

zì zhǔ

HSK 3Verb (动)

Basic Meaning

The concept is central in phrases like 独立自主 (independence) and 自主权 (rights of self-determination). 自主 is often contrasted with dependence or being controlled.

to make decisions for oneself; to act independently

自己做主。

Words:

自主权独立自主婚姻自主不由自主

Synonyms:

自立自行独立

Antonyms:

依赖被动受制于人

Sentences:

成(chéng)年(nián)后(hòu)，要(yào)学(xué)会(huì)自(zì)主(zhǔ)安(ān)排(pái)自(zì)己(jǐ)的(de)生(shēng)活(huó)。
After adulthood, you must learn to independently arrange your own life.
国(guó)家(jiā)坚(jiān)持(chí)独(dú)立(lì)自(zì)主(zhǔ)的(de)外(wài)交(jiāo)政(zhèng)策(cè)。
The country adheres to an independent and self-determining foreign policy.
他(tā)希(xīwǎng)望(néng)能(huò)获(dé)得(hūnyīn)婚(zì)姻(zhǔ)自主(ér)，(búshì)而(yóu)不(fùmǔ)是(juédìng)由
He hopes to achieve autonomy in marriage, rather than having it decided by his parents.

Characters Breakdown

oneself; myself

master; owner