亲自 qīnzì

亲自（qīnzì）means “亲自: (do something) in person / oneself”. 亲自 means the person does the action himself rather than sending someone else, placed after the subject and before the verb. Formation: 主语 + 亲自 + 动词

亲自: (do something) in person / oneself

HSK5

Formation

主语 + 亲自 + 动词

Explanation

亲自 means the person does the action himself rather than sending someone else, placed after the subject and before the verb. It highlights that an important or high-status person took the trouble to act personally, showing sincerity, care, or the matter's importance.

Examples

经理 亲自 来了。
jīnglǐ qīnzì lái le.
The manager came in person.
这件事他 亲自 处理。
zhè jiàn shì tā qīnzì chǔlǐ.
He handled this matter himself.

Note

Stresses 'oneself, not a substitute'. Cannot take an object.

FAQ

亲自 — what does it mean and how is it used?

亲自: (do something) in person / oneself. 亲自 means the person does the action himself rather than sending someone else, placed after the subject and before the verb. It highlights that an important or high-status person took the trouble to act personally, showing sincerity, care, or the matter's importance.

亲自 — how do you form it?

主语 + 亲自 + 动词

亲自 — any usage notes?

Stresses 'oneself, not a substitute'. Cannot take an object.

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