HSK · Level 27
135 words
Chinese word
自立
Pronunciation
Pinyinzì lì
Meaning
- verbbe independent
Example
孩子要学会自立。hái zi yào xué huì zì lì
Children need to learn to be independent.
More examples
大学毕业后，他必须实现自立。dà xué bì yè hòu tā bì xū shí xiàn zì lì
After graduating from college, he must achieve independence.
Core concept
A person standing on their own feet and handling life or action through their own abilities rather than relying on others.
Common phrases
学会自立xué huì zì lì
learn to be independent
实现自立shí xiàn zì lì
achieve independence
经济上自立jīng jì shàng zì lì
be financially independent
Similar words
独立dú lì: Choosing one's own actions and position without outside help or instructions.
Definition in Chinese
不依赖他人，靠自己的能力或行为独立生活或行动。bù yī lài tā rén kào zì jǐ de néng lì huò xíng wéi dú lì shēng huó huò xíng dòng
Word origin
自 (zì, "self") + 立 (lì, "stand") forms the image of standing by oneself, which extends to managing life and action through one's own abilities.
Usage tips
- In everyday Chinese, this word often describes a child's growing ability to manage daily life, so it focuses on personal self-reliance rather than simply being separate from others.