Herself meanings in Chinese

她自己

Example:

She did it by herself.

她自己做的。

She can take care of herself.

她能照顾好自己。

Usage: informalContext: Used to emphasize that a female subject is acting independently without help from others.

Note: ‘herself’ is often used to stress the subject's independence or capability.

她本人

Example:

She saw herself in the mirror.

她在镜子里看到了她本人。

I spoke to her directly, not to herself.

我直接和她本人交谈，而不是和她的代言人。

Usage: formalContext: Used when referring to a female subject in a more official or serious context.

Note: This usage emphasizes the actual person rather than a representation or idea of the person.

她自己（反身代词）

Example:

She hurt herself while playing.

她在玩的时候伤到了自己。

She prepared the meal for herself.

她为自己准备了饭。

Usage: informalContext: Used to indicate that the action of the verb is performed by the subject on herself.

Note: This reflects the reflexive nature of the action, showing that the subject is both the doer and the receiver of the action.

herself

Refers to a female person as the object of a verb or preposition, emphasizing that she performed the action on her own.

Example: She dressed herself for the party.

Note: N/A

her own self

Emphasizes that the female person carried out the action independently.

Example: She did it all by her own self.

Note: Slightly more informal or colloquial compared to 'herself.'

hers

Indicates possession or ownership by a female person, often used in a possessive context.

Example: The decision was hers to make.

Note: Focuses on ownership rather than the reflexive action.

her very self

Emphasizes the individuality or personal identity of the female person.

Example: She wanted to see the movie with her very self.

Note: Conveys a stronger sense of self-identity compared to 'herself.'

be herself

To act naturally or relax without pretending to be someone else.

Example: After a long day at work, she just wants to go home and be herself.

Note: This phrase emphasizes being true to one's own personality or character.

by herself

Alone or without the company of others.

Example: She decided to go to the movies by herself.

Note: This phrase specifically indicates being alone without the presence of others.

keep to herself

To stay private or not interact much with others.

Example: She's quite shy and tends to keep to herself in social situations.

Note: This phrase suggests a preference for solitude or privacy in social settings.

let herself go

To neglect one's appearance or health.

Example: Since the breakup, she has let herself go and stopped taking care of herself.

Note: This phrase often refers to a decline in self-care or grooming habits.

help herself to

To take something without asking for permission.

Example: Feel free to help yourself to some snacks from the table.

Note: This phrase implies taking something freely or without restraint.

find herself

To discover one's true identity, purpose, or direction in life.

Example: After traveling the world, she finally found herself and what she truly wanted in life.

Note: This phrase often implies a journey of self-discovery or realization.

talk to herself

To speak aloud to oneself, especially when alone.

Example: She often talks to herself when she's working on a difficult problem.

Note: This phrase can indicate thinking out loud or verbalizing thoughts.

herselfie

A playful term combining 'herself' and 'selfie,' referring to a selfie taken by oneself.

Example: She loves taking herselfies and posting them on social media.

Note: The term specifically emphasizes that the person is taking a photo of themselves.

her own boss

An informal way of saying that someone is in charge of themselves or independent.

Example: She's her own boss now, running her own business.

Note: It highlights a sense of autonomy and control over one's life.

her groove

Refers to someone finding their rhythm, comfort zone, or optimal state.

Example: She's found her groove in the new job and is excelling.

Note: It focuses on a person settling comfortably into a situation or task.

her thing

Indicates a particular skill, passion, or area of expertise that belongs to someone.

Example: Cooking has always been her thing; she's a natural in the kitchen.

Note: It emphasizes personal ownership and affinity for a specific activity.

in her element

Describes someone in a situation where they feel most comfortable, confident, or skilled.

Example: Put her on stage, and she's in her element, performing with pure confidence.

Note: It underscores a person's natural state of excellence in a specific environment.

her jam

Refers to a song, music genre, or activity that someone particularly enjoys or excels in.

Example: Rock music is her jam; she always cranks up the volume when her favorite songs play.

Note: It highlights a person's strong preference or affinity for a specific type of music or activity.

her vibe

Refers to the overall feeling or energy that a person exudes.

Example: I love hanging out with her; her positive vibe always lifts my mood.

Note: It focuses on the personal atmosphere or aura that someone carries.

She dressed herself.

她自己穿好了衣服。

She couldn't help herself.

她无法自控。

She reminded herself to call her mother.

她提醒自己给妈妈打电话。

Herself - Pronoun (Pronoun) / Personal pronoun (Personal pronoun)

Lemma: herself

Conjugations

Syllabification and Stress

herself Contains 2 syllables: her • self

Phonetic transcription: (h)ər-ˈself

her self , (h)ər ˈself (The red syllable is stressed)

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

herself: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).

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