独立自主 (dú lì zì zhǔ) — maintain independence and self-determination; act independently and on one's own initiative
Definition
A formal chengyu meaning 'independent and self-reliant' — emphasizes keeping full control of one's own decisions and initiative, without outside control. Typically describes a nation's foreign policy or a person's mature, autonomous stance.
idiom
maintain independence and self-determinationact independently and on one's own initiative
Examples
- 独立自主。Zhōng guó jiān chí dú lì zì zhǔ de hé píng wài jiāo zhèng cè.China adheres to an independent foreign policy of peace.
- 独立自主，。Nián qīng rén yào xué huì dú lì zì zhǔ, bú yào zǒng shì yī lài fù mǔ.Young people need to learn independence and not always rely on their parents.
- 独立自主。Zhè ge guó jiā jīng guò duō nián fèn dòu zhōng yú shí xiàn le dú lì zì zhǔ.After years of struggle, this country finally achieved independence and self-determination.
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