Chinese

shànzì
Meaning: without permission; unauthorized; arbitrarily
Part of Speech: Adverb

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Handwriting

擅
自

Example sentences

Do not enter without permission.
這塊土地是私有財產,禁止擅自進入。
这块土地是私有财产,禁止擅自进入。
This land is private property; unauthorized entry is prohibited.
請勿擅自更改設定。
请勿擅自更改设定。
Please do not change the settings without permission.
外國船隻不得擅自進入我國領海。
外国船只不得擅自进入我国领海。
Foreign vessels are not allowed to enter our country's territorial waters without authorization.
未經允許,請勿擅自進入此區域。
未经允许,请勿擅自进入此区域。
Without permission, please do not enter this area without authorization.

Usage Notes

Refers to taking action on one's own without authority or permission.

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