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自己的 (zìjǐde) — Own in Mandarin

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Own

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#704 most common word

Pinyin colour key: tone 1 (high flat), tone 2 (rising), tone 3 (dipping), tone 4 (falling), neutral.

Tone breakdown

自己的 is pronounced zìjǐde. Tap any syllable’s row to hear the whole word.

fourth tone (sharp falling, ˋ)
third tone (low dipping, ˇ)
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neutral tone (light & unstressed)

In a sentence

wǒ xǐhuān wǒ zìjǐ de fángjian.

I like my own room.

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Frequently asked questions

What does 自己的 mean?+

自己的 (zìjǐde) means "Own" in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you pronounce 自己的?+

自己的 is pronounced zìjǐde. It uses the tone 4 (falling), then the tone 3 (rising/dipping). Tap the character on this page to hear native audio.

How common is 自己的 in Mandarin?+

自己的 is the #704 most frequent word in spoken Mandarin, so it is one of the first words worth learning.

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