- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
(idiom) to act on one's own; to decide for oneself
He always makes his own decisions without consulting others.
(idiom) to act on one's own; to decide for oneself
He always makes his own decisions without consulting others.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A person beginning to do something is the action of making or creating.
A ruler wearing a jade crown on his head is the supreme master.
To shoot, you pull and extend the bowstring taut.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A person beginning to do something is the action of making or creating.
A ruler wearing a jade crown on his head is the supreme master.
To shoot, you pull and extend the bowstring taut.
(idiom) to act on one's own; to decide for oneself
(idiom) to act on one's own; to decide for oneself
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