自动

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HSK 3Adverb (副)Adjective (形)

Basic Meaning

adv
Describes an action done by a person without external prompting. Usually implies willingness.
voluntarily; of one's own accord
自己主动。
Words:
自动参加自动帮忙
Synonyms:
自愿主动自行
Antonyms:
劝诱强迫被动被迫
Sentences:
  1. ()()(dòng)(cān)(jiā)(le)(zhì)(yuán)(zhe)(huó)(dòng)
    He voluntarily participated in the volunteer activity.
  2. ()()(yòng)()(xǐng)()()(huì)()(dòng)(bāng)(máng)(de)
    You don't need to remind him; he will help of his own accord.
adv
Describes a physical process or change that occurs by itself, without human force. Often used for natural phenomena or inherent reactions.
spontaneously; automatically (due to inherent nature)
指动作、变化等不由人力而由物体自身发出。
Words:
自动燃烧自动关闭水自动地往下流
Sentences:
  1. (chuāng)()(huà)(le)(xiàn)(zài)()(huì)()(dòng)(guān)()
    The window is broken; now it closes automatically (by itself).
  2. (shuǐ)(huì)()(dòng)(jié)(bīng)
    Water will freeze automatically.
adj
Describes machines or systems (doors, windows, etc.) that operate by themselves using mechanical or electronic power, without requiring human control.
automatic (mechanical)
利用机械、电力等装置自行运转,不需要人控制的。
Words:
自动门
Sentences:
  1. (chāo)(shì)()(kǒu)(yǒu)()()()(dòng)(mén)
    There is an automatic door at the supermarket entrance.
  2. (zhě)(kuǎn)()()()(shì)(quán)()(dòng)(de)
    This washing machine is fully automatic.

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