HSK 5 · adverb

亲自

qīnzì

personally; in person; oneself

老板亲自来接我们。

Lǎobǎn qīnzì lái jiē wǒmen.

The boss came to meet us in person.

听说您亲自来,我真是受宠若惊。

Tīngshuō nín qīnzì lái, wǒ zhēnshi shòuchǒng-ruòjīng。

Hearing that you're coming in person, I'm truly flattered.

这件事须你亲自去办,别人代替不了。

Zhè jiàn shì xū nǐ qīnzì qù bàn, biérén dàitì bùle。

You must handle this matter yourself; no one else can do it for you.

老船长亲自掌舵。

Lǎo chuán zhǎng qīnzì zhǎngduò。

The old captain steers the ship himself.