Definition
自强 is a verb phrase meaning 'to strengthen oneself' or 'to strive for self-improvement.' It carries a strong motivational and moral tone in Chinese culture, often used in contexts of personal resilience, national rejuvenation, or overcoming adversity. You'll see it in set phrases like 自强不息 ('to constantly strive to improve oneself'), which is a common idiom. It's not used for casual daily improvement (like learning a new recipe) — it implies sustained effort against difficulty.
v.p.
to strengthen oneselfto strive for self-improvement (with a connotation of resilience and moral effort)
Examples
- 自强，。Tā cóngxiǎo jiù hěn zì qiáng, yù dào kùnnán cóng bù fàngqì.He has been self-strengthening since childhood and never gives up when facing difficulties.
- 。zì qiáng bùxī shì Zhōnghuá mínzú de chuántǒng jīngshén.Constant self-improvement is a traditional spirit of the Chinese nation.
- ，自强。Tā tōngguò nǔlì xuéxí, shíxiàn le zì qiáng.She achieved self-strengthening through hard study.
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