zi6 zyun6自傳自传
Jyutpingzi6 zyun6
Yalejih jyuhn
Definition
Autobiography; a book or article written by the author about their own life.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a narrative account of one's own life, often implying a formal or significant reflection on personal history. While it is a standard term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing literature or specific life stories. It carries a slightly more serious tone compared to simply talking about one's past experiences.
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After retiring, she decided to focus on writing her autobiography.
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Common phrases
to write an autobiography
to publish an autobiography
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傳記, which refers to a biography written by someone else about another person. Using 自傳 to describe a book about someone else's life is a common error.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
