Chinese word

自觉

Pronunciation

Pinyinzì jué

Meaning

  • nounself-awareness

Example

他缺乏自觉，经常迟到。tā quē fá zì jué jīng cháng chí dào

He lacks self-awareness and is often late.

Illustration for 自觉 (self-awareness)

More examples

老师的提醒帮助学生逐渐培养起自觉。lǎo shī de tí xǐng bāng zhù xué shēng zhú jiàn péi yǎng qǐ zì jué

The teacher's reminder helped the students gradually develop self-awareness.

Core concept

A clear personal compass that connects recognizing responsibility with following through voluntarily.

Common phrases

  • 有自觉yǒu zì jué

    have self-awareness

  • 培养自觉péi yǎng zì jué

    develop self-awareness

Similar words

责任感zé rèn gǎn: A feeling of duty that encourages proper care of one's obligations and roles.
意识yì shí: The mental awareness of a fact, situation, or personal state.
自律zì lǜ: The ability to control personal behavior and emotions and follow proper standards.

Definition in Chinese

对自己应当承担的责任、行为或状态有清楚的认识并自发采取行动的品质或状态duì zì jǐ yīng dāng chéng dān de zé rèn xíng wéi huò zhuàng tài yǒu qīng chǔ de rèn shí bìng zì fā cái qǔ xíng dòng de pǐn zhì huò zhuàng tài

Word origin

自觉 (zìjué, "self-awareness") is formed from 自 (zì, "self") and 觉 (jué, "to be aware"), so its structure points to awareness arising from within oneself.

Usage tips

  • The word often appears when judging punctuality, rule-following, or work habits, with emphasis on voluntary follow-through rather than ability.

Other meanings

  • on one's own initiativeadverb
  • self-motivatedadjective

Related words

  • 自觉性zì jué xìngself-disciplinenoun

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