zi6 seot6自述

Jyutpingzi6 seot6

Yalejih seuht

動詞

Definition

To narrate one's own life or experiences; to introduce oneself.

writtencommunicationwork

How it's used

Formal in tone, this term is primarily used in professional, academic, or legal contexts rather than casual conversation. It implies a structured or official account of personal history or experiences, such as in a job interview or a written statement. People rarely use this word when simply chatting with friends about their day.

Examples

keoi5佢喺soeng6自zi6述seot6自zi6己gei2點dim2樣joeng2創cong3業。

He narrated how he started his business on stage.

nei5你ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以zi6自seot6述jat1一haa6下nei5你ge3嘅bui3背ging2景？

Can you briefly narrate your own background?

Common phrases

go3個jan4人zi6自seot6述

personal statement

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for casual introductions or small talk, as it sounds overly stiff or like a formal declaration. For everyday situations, use 介紹自己 instead.