当家做主 (dāng) — to be master of one's own affairs; to be in charge; to have control over one's own matters
Definition
A set phrase meaning to be the one who decides and manages one's own affairs, often used for households, communities, or a people. Highlights autonomy and decision-making power, stronger than just 负责.
verb
to be master of one's own affairsto be in chargeto have control over one's own matters
Examples
- 当家做主，。Rén mín dāng, shì guó jiā de zhǔ rén.The people are the masters of the country.
- 当家做主，。Wǒ men yào xué huì dāng, zì jǐ guǎn lǐ zì jǐ de shēng huó.We need to learn to be in charge and manage our own lives.
- 当家做主，。Zhè ge shè qū shí xíng dāng zhì dù, jū mín zì jǐ jué cè.This community implements a system of self-governance where residents make their own decisions.
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