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Chinese dictionary
derogsuffer from one's own action; fry in one's own grease
简直自作自受。
You brought it on yourself.
他是自作自受。
He made his bed and let himself lie in it.
让他自作自受。我才不去帮他呢。
Let him stew in his own juice. I'm not going to help him.
酿苦酒自己喝,自作自受。
Drink as you have brewed.
Word usage
- Note"自作自受" is used in occasions of complaining or accusing.