独力 (dú lì) — by one's own efforts; independently; single-handedly
Definition
独力 means 'by one's own efforts / single-handedly' and stresses doing something alone without outside help. Often used in formal or written contexts to highlight a difficult achievement.
adverb
by one's own effortsindependentlysingle-handedly
Examples
- 独力。Tā dú lì wán chéng le zhè ge kùn nan de rèn wu.He completed this difficult task by his own efforts.
- 独力。Tā dú lì chēng qǐ le zhěng gè jiā.She single-handedly supported the whole family.
- 独力。Tā dú lì yǎng dà le liǎng gè hái zi.He raised two children by himself.
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