yourself
/jɔːˈself/ · /jʊrˈself/
CEFR level A1Topic Daily lifeWord #88 in the learning path
你自己；您自己
Definitions
pron. Used when you are both the subject and object.
你自己；您自己
pron. Used to emphasize the person being addressed.
你亲自；你本人
Example
Be careful not to cut yourself with that knife.
用那把刀时要小心，别割伤自己。
Preparing meals yourself can reduce household spending while giving you greater control over nutritional quality.
亲自做饭可以减少家庭开支，同时让你更好地把控营养质量。
Collocations
- by yourself
- help yourself to
- enjoy yourself
- be yourself
Word family
- you (pron.)
- your (det.)
- yours (pron.)
- yourselves (pron.)
Usage tip
对应单数you；对多人说“你们自己”用yourselves。
FAQ
- What does yourself mean?
- Used when you are both the subject and object. Used to emphasize the person being addressed.
- How is yourself pronounced?
- UK /jɔːˈself/, US /jʊrˈself/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
