differences between “herself” and “her own self”
in my English composition, I wrote "...but it was more like a question for her own self..." and the teacher said "herself" will just be fine and "her own self" sounds a little Chinglish. Is it really so?
thanks you so much for your help!

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I have never heard "her own self" or "his own self" in my life.

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thank you all!

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"Herself" is a reflexive or intensive personal pronoun.

Here is more information:
https://www.ef.com/english-resources/english-grammar/pronouns/

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If you use formal language, only herself is correct.

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Both are correct, however using ,,her own self,, is making it seem more personal, most english speakers wont go that far in normal day to day conversations （*´▽｀*）