自责 zìzé to blame oneself
How to remember 自责: 自 self + 责 duty = to blame oneself.
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- To blame oneself / feel guilty - 他为没能救出朋友而深深自责 (tā wèi méi néng jiùchū péngyou ér shēnshēn zìzé) he blamed himself bitterly for failing to save his friend.
- Inward remorse directed at oneself; contrast 责怪 (zéguài), blaming others.
- Emotional register; pairs with 内疚 (nèijiù, guilt).