zì wǒ shí xiàndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
self-actualization (psychology) / self-realization
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Original source entry:

自我實現 自我实现 [zi4 wo3 shi2 xian4] /self-actualization (psychology)/self-realization/

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Other forms in these source records: 自我實現

  • 自
    zì

    (bound form) self / oneself / from / since / naturally / as a matter of course

  • 我
    wǒ

    I / me / my

  • 实
    shí

    real / true / honest / really / solid / fruit / seed / definitely

  • 现
    xiàn

    to appear / present / now / existing / current

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