自立 zìlì independent
independent; self-reliant; self-sustaining; to stand on one's own feet; to support oneself
How to remember 自立: 自 self + 立 to stand = independent.
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How it is used
- To stand on one's own feet - become self-supporting and independent - 成年后要自立 (chéngnián hòu yào zìlì) once grown, one should support oneself.
- About achieving independence, especially financial and personal, from parents or others.
- Contrast 自主 (self-determination in choices); 自立 is about not relying on others to get by.