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character
A written unit used to express specific meaning in the Chinese writing system.
vi Trong Hán văn, mỗi tự có một ý nghĩa riêng.
en In classical Chinese writing, each character has its own meaning.
An additional name that people in the past often received upon reaching adulthood.
vi Người xưa thường gọi nhau bằng tên tự khi trưởng thành.
en People in the past often called each other by their courtesy names upon reaching adulthood.
from
A literary or archaic word meaning “from” or “since” to mark a starting point.
vi Tự xưa, người dân đã sống bên dòng sông này.
en Since ancient times, people have lived by this river.
on one's own
An action performed by oneself without needing any help from other people.
vi Tôi có thể tự hoàn thành bài tập này.
en I can complete this assignment by myself.