独立 (dú lì) — independent (adjective); to stand alone, to be independent (verb)
Definition
独立 emphasizes freedom from external control (a person, country, or thought). It is broader than 自立 (self-reliant, supporting oneself) and 自主 (making one's own decisions in a specific area).
independent (adjective)to stand aloneto be independent (verb)
Examples
- 独立。Tā shì yí gè hěn dú lì de rén.She is a very independent person.
- 独立。Wǒ men yào xué huì dú lì sī kǎo.We need to learn to think independently.
- 1949独立。Zhè ge guó jiā zài 1949 nián dú lì le.This country became independent in 1949.
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