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    Expressing homemade with 自制 (zìzhì)

    Description & Modification
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    自制 + 的 + Noun

    Explanation

    自制 (zìzhì) means "homemade" or "self-made," describing something produced by oneself rather than bought or manufactured commercially. It is used as an attributive modifier before nouns. For example, 自制圣诞蛋糕 means "homemade Christmas cake."

    Examples

    • 这是我自制的辣椒酱,你尝尝看。

      zhè shì wǒ zìzhì de làjiāo jiàng, nǐ cháng cháng kàn.

      This is my homemade chili sauce; give it a try.

    • 她送了我一条自制的围巾,特别暖和。

      tā sòng le wǒ yī tiáo zìzhì de wéijīn, tèbié nuǎnhuo.

      She gave me a homemade scarf; it's especially warm.

    • 网上有很多自制面包的教程,看起来不难。

      wǎng shàng yǒu hěn duō zìzhì miànbāo de jiàochéng, kàn qǐlái bù nán.

      There are many tutorials online for homemade bread; it doesn't look difficult.

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