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“be independent” in Chinese

Chinese

Also自立 (zì lì)

Pronunciation

Pinyindú lì

Example

她想独立生活。tā xiǎng dú lì shēng huó

She wants to live independently.

Illustration for 独立 (be independent)

How to say “be independent” in Chinese

“Be independent” in Chinese is 独立 (dú lì).

Standing on one's own rather than being directed, supported, or supplied by something outside.

Full entry for 独立: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 独立

学生应该培养独立思考的能力。xué shēng yīng gāi péi yǎng dú lì sī kǎo de néng lì

Students should develop the ability to think independently.

Tips for using 独立

  • In everyday Chinese, the surrounding noun shows what kind of autonomy is meant, such as a person, a viewpoint, a country, or financial support.

Other Chinese words for “be independent”

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自立

zì lì

verbbe independent

孩子要学会自立。hái zi yào xué huì zì lì

Children need to learn to be independent.

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