Word
擅自 — Chinese word meaning
HSK 7
擅自 (shàn zì) is a Chinese word: without authorization, on one's own authority, arbitrarily. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.
Meaning of 擅自
副 adverb
without authorization, on one's own authority, arbitrarily
请不要擅自使用我的电脑。
Please don't use my computer without authorization.
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Word breakdown
Structure & writing
擅 is not used as a component in any other character.
consists of
扌 is a component in 176 characters
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亶 is a component in 2 characters
Stroke order
自 is a component in 6 characters
自 is an atomic character — it does not decompose further.
Stroke order