自动自发 (zì dòng zì fā) — Self-motivated' a...
This term translates to 'self-motivated' and is often used to describe someone who takes initiative without needing external prompts. It's used in both positive contexts to praise someone's work ethic and in sarcasm when someone is doing the bare minimum.
Example Usage
他总是自动自发，从来不需要我催促。
He is always self-motivated and never requires me to push him.
Cultural Context
Popular in workplace and school environments, particularly when discussing teamwork and productivity.
Category: daily-life