自己 - 定義、意味、同義語 | Vocabulary.com

Self - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT self /sɛlf/ /sɛlf/ IPA guide Other forms: selves; selfs Your self is your sense of who you are, deep down — your identity. When you let someone else know you well, you reveal your true self to them. If the subject of your thoughts is you , you're thinking about your self — or, alternately, yourself. There are parts of your brain that make it possible for you to think about the concept of self , and schools of philosophy devoted to exploring why people have a unique sense of self. Psychologists also study the development of the self, or the beginning of self-awareness, in children. Self comes from the Old English, in which it means "one's own person." Definitions of self noun your consciousness of your own identity synonyms: ego see more see less types: anima (Jungian psychology) the inner self (not the external persona) that is in touch with the unconscious type of: consciousness an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation noun a person considered as a unique individual “one's own self ” see more see less types: number one a reference to yourself or myself etc.; `take care of number one' means to put your own interests first type of: individual , mortal , person , somebody , someone , soul a human being adjective (used as a combining form) relating to--of or by or to or from or for--the self “ self -knowledge” “ self -proclaimed” “ self -induced” Pronunciation US /sɛlf/ UK /sɛlf/ Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘self' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing self Module 1: Vocabulary Video Words MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started