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The word "各自" is formed by combining the character 各, meaning "each", with 自, meaning "self", to create a compound where 各 distributes reference to individual items or persons and 自 emphasizes their independent or separate nature, resulting in the meaning "each one" or "respective".

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我们各自回家。

Wǒmen gèzì huí jiā.

We each go home.

孩子们各自玩自己的玩具。

Háizimen gèzì wán zìjǐ de wánjù.

The children each play with their own toys.

会议结束后，大家各自回到工作岗位。

Huìyì jiéshù hòu, dàjiā gèzì huí dào gōngzuò gǎngwèi.

After the meeting, everyone returned to their respective work positions.

尽管来自不同背景，他们各自取得了显著成就。

Jǐnguǎn láizì bùtóng bèijǐng, tāmen gèzì qǔdé le xiǎnzhù chéngjiù.

Although from different backgrounds, they each achieved remarkable accomplishments.

在全球化时代，各国各自制定经济政策的同时，也必须考虑国际合作。

Zài quánqiúhuà shídài, gè guó gèzì zhìdìng jīngjì zhèngcè de tóngshí, yě bìxū kǎolǜ guójì hézuò.

In the era of globalization, while each country formulates its own economic policies, it must also consider international cooperation.

Word Definition - 各自

gè zì each; respective; apiece

Individual Character Details

各 gè
自 zì