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- 私自
私自
sī zì
Meaning
- secretly; without explicit approval
- private; personal
Definition
背着组织或有关的人，自己做不合规定的事。
privately; without permission; secretly
Usage
副词，修饰动词，表示行为未经允许或私下进行。
adverb modifying verbs, indicating an action done without permission or in private.
Examples
- 1 他私自拿走了公司的文件。 (He took the company's documents without permission.)
- 2 不允许私自外出。 (It is not allowed to go out without permission.)
- 3 他私自改了密码。 (He changed the password without authorization.)
- 4 她私自决定不参加会议。 (She decided not to attend the meeting without consulting others.)
- 5 不要私自拆卸机器。 (Do not disassemble the machine without authorization.)
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