Definition
自理 means 'to take care of oneself' in daily life tasks like cooking, cleaning, or managing personal needs. It focuses on practical self-sufficiency, unlike 自律 (self-discipline), 自主 (independence in decisions), 自立 (standing on one's own feet financially or socially), or 保重 (taking care of one's health, often said when parting).
verb
to take care of oneselfto be self-sufficient
Easily confused
- 自立zì lìsound-aliketo be self-reliant; to stand on one's own feet
- 资历zī lìsound-alikequalifications and experience; seniority
Examples
- ，自理。Tā suīrán niánjì xiǎo, dàn yǐjīng néng wánquán zì lǐ le.Although he is young, he can already fully take care of himself.
- ，自理。Zhè cì lǚxíng bù bāokuò yǐnshí, dàjiā yào zì lǐ.This trip does not include food and drink; everyone needs to provide for themselves.
- 自理。Zài guówài liúxué yào xuéhuì zì lǐ.When studying abroad, you need to learn to take care of yourself.
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