自立 (zì lì) — to be self-reliant; to stand on one's own feet
Definition
自立 means to support oneself, financially and in daily life — the practical, earned kind of independence. 独立 is broader (people, nations, thinking), while 自理 is just looking after one's own basic needs.
verb
to be self-reliantto stand on one's own feet
Examples
- 自立，。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù zì lì, cóng bú xiàng jiā lǐ yào qián.He has been self-reliant since childhood and never asks for money from home.
- 自立，。Nǐ yīng gāi xué huì zì lì, bú yào zǒng shì yī lài bié rén.You should learn to be independent, don't always rely on others.
- 自立。Jīng jì zì lì shì měi gè chéng nián rén yīng gāi zhuī qiú de mù biāo.Financial independence is a goal every adult should pursue.
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