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The word "自动" is formed by combining the character "自", meaning "self", with the character "动", meaning "to move" or "to act", creating a compound that literally translates to "self-moving" and denotes something operating independently or automatically.

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这个门是自动开关的。

Zhège mén shì zìdòng kāiguān de.

This door opens and closes automatically.

现代汽车很多都有自动刹车功能。

Xiàndài qìchē hěndōu dōu yǒu zìdòng shāchē gōngnéng.

Many modern cars have automatic braking functionality.

空调系统会根据室温自动调节温度。

Kōngtiào xìtǒng huì gēnjù shìwēn zìdòng tiáojié wēndù.

The air conditioning system automatically adjusts the temperature based on the room temperature.

工厂已经实现了生产线的全自动化管理。

Gōngchǎng yǐjīng shíxiànle shēngchǎnxiàn de quán zìdònghuà guǎnlǐ.

The factory has achieved fully automated management of its production line.

这款软件能自动识别图像中的文字并进行翻译。

Zhè kuǎn ruǎnjiàn néng zìdòng shíbié túxiàng zhōng de wénzì bìng jìnxíng fānyì.

This software can automatically recognize text within images and perform translation.

Word Definition - 自动

zì dòng automatic; voluntarily

Individual Character Details

自 zì
动 dòng