自理 (zì lǐ) — to take care of oneself; to be self-sufficient
Definition
自理 means handling your own daily needs (eating, dressing, finances) on your own. It's about practical self-sufficiency, not the willpower of 自律 or the independence in choices of 自主.
verb
to take care of oneselfto be self-sufficient
Examples
- ，自理。Tā suī rán nián jì xiǎo, dàn yǐ jīng néng wán quán zì lǐ le.Although he is young, he can already fully take care of himself.
- ，自理。Zhè cì lǚ xíng bù bāo kuò yǐn shí, dà jiā yào zì lǐ.This trip does not include food and drink; everyone needs to provide for themselves.
- 自理。Zài guó wài liú xué yào xué huì zì lǐ.When studying abroad, you need to learn to take care of yourself.
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