This is the 4086th most frequent Korean word.
자체로
"By itself" or "on its own."
Here, '자체로' conveys the meaning of 'in itself', used to emphasize that the book alone is an excellent work without considering external factors.
그 책은 자체로 훌륭한 작품이다.
That book is an excellent work in itself.
In this sentence, '자체로' denotes 'on its own', implying that when regarded independently of other aspects or conditions, no significant issues are apparent.
자체로 보면 큰 문제가 없어 보입니다.
When viewed on its own, it doesn't seem to have major issues.
Here, '자체로' emphasizes 'in its colors alone', suggesting the inherent quality or characteristic of the colors themselves.