Definition
独立 (dúlì) means 'independent' — standing alone without relying on others, used for a person's character, a country, or thinking. It is broader than 自主 (zìzhǔ), which emphasizes independent decision-making or self-determination, and 自立 (zìlì), which focuses on being self-reliant (e.g., financially).
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。Wǒmen yào xuéhuì dú lì sīkǎo.We need to learn to think independently.
- 1949独立。Zhège guójiā zài 1949 nián dú lì le.This country became independent in 1949.
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