- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
to destroy one's (reputation etc)
He destroyed his own reputation.
(of a device etc) to self-destruct
This device has a self-destruct function.
to destroy one's (reputation etc)
He destroyed his own reputation.
(of a device etc) to self-destruct
This device has a self-destruct function.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
Using a weapon to smash a mortar into dust is destruction.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
Using a weapon to smash a mortar into dust is destruction.
to destroy one's (reputation etc)
to destroy one's (reputation etc)
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