Korean

자체
Meaning: itself; oneself
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

自
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Example sentences

The problem itself was simple, but the solution was complex.
자연은 그 자체로 아름답다.
Nature is beautiful in itself.
양 학교의 응원전이 경기 자체보다 더 치열했다.
The cheering contest between the two schools was more intense than the game itself.
그의 눈빛은 무감정 그 자체였다.
The look in his eyes was apathy itself.

Usage Notes

Refers to the thing in question, emphasizing its inherent nature or identity.

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