自力更生 (zì lì gēng shēng) — self-reliance; regeneration through one's own efforts (idiom)
Definition
A four-character idiom meaning 'self-reliance' — relying on your own strength to rebuild or pull through, rather than outside help. Often used for nations, teams, or individuals overcoming hardship.
phrase
self-relianceregeneration through one's own efforts (idiom)
Examples
- ，自力更生。Miàn duì kùn nan, wǒ men yào kào zì lì gēng shēng jīng shén lái kè fú.Facing difficulties, we must rely on the spirit of self-reliance to overcome them.
- 自力更生。Zhè ge guó jiā tōng guò zì lì gēng shēng fā zhǎn le jīng jì.This country developed its economy through self-reliance.
- 自力更生。Tā cóng xiǎo jiù zhī dào zì lì gēng shēng de zhòng yào xìng.He has known the importance of self-reliance since childhood.
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