No. 242 in Vietnamese
tự
"Self" or "oneself."
In a sentence
Tôi tự làm bài tập.
I do the homework myself.
Here, 'tự' implies performing an action independently, emphasizing the subject's self-reliance.
Tự do là quyền của tất cả mọi người.
Freedom is a right for everyone.
Here, 'tự' contributes to the phrase 'tự do' which means 'freedom', a concept of being free and independent.
Anh ấy luôn tự hào về gia đình mình.
He always takes pride in his family.
Here, 'tự' is part of the phrase 'tự hào,' meaning 'to take pride,' often reflexive and related to personal feelings or achievements.
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