Korean word

자립

Pronunciation

Romanizationcharip

Meaning

  • nounindependence

Example

혼자 살면서 자립을 배웠다.hon ja sal myeon seo cha ri beul pae wot tta

While living alone, I learned to be independent.

Illustration for 자립 (independence)

More examples

그는 빠른 경제적 자립을 위해 아르바이트를 시작했다.keu neun ppa reun kyeong je jeok cha ri beul wi hae a reu ba i teu reul si ja kaet tta

He started a part-time job to achieve financial independence quickly.

Core concept

Standing on one's own in daily life and making decisions without relying on other people.

Common phrases

  • 경제적 자립kyeong je jeok cha rip

    economic independence

  • 자립 생활cha rip saeng hwal

    independent living

Similar words

경제적 자립kyeongjejeok charip: Having enough personal income to pay for everyday living and essential expenses.
자립심charipssim: An inner drive to try solving difficulties without depending on someone else.
자급자족chageupjjajok: Providing necessities directly by producing them or obtaining them independently.
독립tongnip: Freedom to choose and act without being directed by an outside authority.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람에게 의존하지 않고 스스로 생활하거나 결정할 수 있는 상태.ta reun sa ra me ge ui jon ha ji an ko seu seu ro saeng hwal ha geo na kyeol jeong hal ssu in neun sang tae

Word origin

자립 (jarip, "independence") is a Sino-Korean formation from 자 (ja, "self") and 립 (rip, "standing"), giving the image of standing on one's own.

Usage tips

  • This word usually concerns personal life, choices, or finances, while English independence can also describe a nation's political status.

Opposites

Related words

  • 자립심charipssimself-reliancenoun
  • 자립하다charipadabecome independentverb

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