自律 zìlǜ self-discipline
self-discipline; self-regulation; autonomy (ethics); autonomic (physiology)
How to remember 自律: 自 self + 律 statute = self-discipline.
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How it is used
- Self-discipline / self-regulation - 高度自律 (gāodù zìlǜ) highly self-disciplined.
- Stresses governing yourself by inner rules without external policing; a valued virtue in study/fitness talk.
- 律 here = to regulate; opposite is 放纵 (fàngzòng) self-indulgence - 放纵自己 (fàngzòng zìjǐ) let yourself go.