- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
to act independently; to be autonomous; to be in control of one's own affairs
He enjoys self-directed learning.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A ruler wearing a jade crown on his head is the supreme master.
to act independently; to be autonomous; to be in control of one's own affairs
He enjoys self-directed learning.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A ruler wearing a jade crown on his head is the supreme master.
to act independently; to be autonomous; to be in control of one's own affairs
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