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자체

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '자체' refers to 'itself' or 'one's own' and is often used to emphasize the subject itself without external influence. It can refer to objects, organizations, systems, or concepts, highlighting their inherent qualities or ownership.

Common Contexts

'자체' is frequently used in formal or business contexts to indicate something developed, owned, or operated independently, such as '자체 기술' (own technology) or '자체 공장' (own factory).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 자체 기술: own technology, emphasizing proprietary development.
  • 자체 공장: own factory, indicating in-house production.
  • 시스템 자체: the system itself, focusing on the system as the source of an issue or characteristic.

Usage Notes

When using '자체', it often precedes a noun to specify that the noun is independent or intrinsic. It is not used to refer to people directly as 'oneself' in a reflexive sense but rather to things or entities. Avoid confusing '자체' with reflexive pronouns like '자신'.

Example Sentences

이 제품은 자체 기술로 개발되었습니다.

I jepumeun jache gisullo gaebaldoeeotseumnida.

This product was developed using its own technology.

회사는 자체 공장을 운영하고 있습니다.

Hoesa neun jache gongjang eul unyeonghago itseumnida.

The company operates its own factory.

그 문제는 시스템 자체의 결함 때문입니다.

Geu munjeneun siseutem jacheui gyeolham ttaemunimnida.

The problem is due to a defect in the system itself.