Chinese word

各自

Pronunciation

Pinyingè zì

Meaning

  • pronouneach

Example

请大家各自把手机静音。qǐng dà jiā gè zì bǎ shǒu jī jìng yīn

Everyone, please put your own phone on silent.

Illustration for 各自 (each)

More examples

他们各自带了礼物。tā men gè zì dài le lǐ wù

They each brought a gift.

Core concept

A group stays connected while its members keep separate roles, choices, or lines of action.

Common phrases

  • 各自回家gè zì huí jiā

    each return home

  • 各自带礼物gè zì dài lǐ wù

    each bring a present

  • 各自完成作业gè zì wán chéng zuò yè

    each finish the homework

Similar words

每个人měi gè rén: Means every single person considered on an individual basis.
每个měi gè: Means each single person or thing considered individually.
各位gè wèi: Respectfully calls on the people gathered together.

Definition in Chinese

表示各个个体分别承担或完成某事，强调各有不同或各自为政的状态。biǎo shì gè gè gè tǐ fēn bié chéng dān huò wán chéng mǒu shì qiáng diào gè yǒu bù tóng huò gè zì wéi zhèng de zhuàng tài

Word origin

各 (gè, "each") and 自 (zì, "self") form a transparent compound that portrays individuals carrying out their own parts rather than one person doing everything.

Usage tips

  • 各自 (gèzì, "each separately") can describe separate choices or responsibilities even when people remain together, so it does not imply physical distance.

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