zi6 hang4自行

Jyutpingzi6 hang4

Yalejih hàhng

副詞Uncommon

Definition

By oneself; voluntarily or on one's own initiative.

neutraldaily actions

How it's used

This word carries a formal tone that is often found in written notices, instructions, or professional communication. While it means doing something by oneself, it implies a sense of autonomy or taking initiative rather than just performing an action alone. In casual daily speech, people frequently prefer using 靠自己 or 自己嚟 instead.

Examples

ni1呢di1啲si6事nei5你zi6自hang4行kyut3決ding6定laa1啦。

You decide these matters by yourself.

keoi5佢zi6自hang4行lei4離hoi1開zo2咗，mou5冇tung4同jan4人gong2講。

He left by himself without telling anyone.

Common phrases

zi6自hang4行cyu5處lei5理

to handle by oneself

zi6自hang4行kyut3決ding6定

to decide by oneself

Common mistake

Avoid using this in overly casual settings where it might sound stiff or bureaucratic. It is not a direct replacement for simple reflexive actions, so do not use it to describe basic physical movements like walking or eating.