自给 (zì jǐ) — to be self-sufficient (especially in food or resources)
Definition
A formal/written verb meaning 'to be self-sufficient' in essential resources like food or energy. Almost always appears in the set phrase 自给自足 or formal contexts such as government or economic writing.
verb
to be self-sufficient (especially in food or resources)
Examples
- 自给。Zhè ge guó jiā de liáng shi kě yǐ zì jǐ.This country's grain can be self-sufficient.
- 。Tā men nǔ lì shí xiàn zì jǐ zì zú.They strive to achieve self-sufficiency.
- 自给。Nà ge dì qū yǐ jīng zì jǐ le.That region has become self-sufficient.
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