自理

zìlǐ

verb HSK 7-9 #28,039

Meanings

1 to take care of oneself
2 to be self-reliant

Characters

to manage; to handle

Examples

HSK 3

费用自理。

Fèiyòng zìlǐ.

Expenses are to be covered by oneself.

HSK 6

孩子应该学会生活自理。

Háizi yīnggāi xuéhuì shēnghuó zìlǐ.

Children should learn to take care of themselves.

Tips

usage

自理 is commonly used in two patterns: 生活自理 (to manage daily life independently) and 费用自理 (expenses at one's own cost).

Stroke Order

自 zì

理 lǐ