自立

zìlì

verb HSK 7-9 #13,877

Meanings

1 to be independent; to be self-reliant
2 to stand on one's own feet; to support oneself

Characters

to stand; to establish

Examples

HSK 2

她从小就很自立。

Tā cóngxiǎo jiù hěn zìlì.

She has been self-reliant since childhood.

HSK 6

孩子长大了要学会自立。

Háizi zhǎngdà le yào xuéhuì zìlì.

Children need to learn to be independent when they grow up.

Tips

usage

自立 emphasizes supporting oneself (financially, emotionally). Compare with 独立 (dúlì), which is broader and also means political independence.

Stroke Order

自 zì

立 lì