Definition
自责 means 'to blame oneself' — it is self-directed regret or guilt, unlike 责怪/责备 which are directed at others. 反省 is broader: 'to reflect on one's mistakes' without the strong emotional blame of 自责.
verb
to blame oneself
Easily confused
- 自负zì fùlook-alike(adjective) conceited, arrogant
Examples
- 自责。Tā yīnwèi kǎoshì bù jígé ér zì zé.He blamed himself for failing the exam.
- 自责，。Bié zài zì zé le, nǐ yǐjīng jìnlì le.Don't blame yourself anymore — you've done your best.
- 自责，。Tā zǒngshì yīnwèi xiǎo shì zì zé, ràng zìjǐ hěn lèi.She always blames herself over small things, which makes her exhausted.
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