- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
each minding his own business
They ate their meal without paying attention to anyone else.
each minding his own business
They ate their meal without paying attention to anyone else.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A head turned back looking, like a master inspecting the person he has hired.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A head turned back looking, like a master inspecting the person he has hired.
each minding his own business
each minding his own business
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