Definition
独立自主 is a four-character idiom (成语) that literally means 'stand independently and act on one's own'. It conveys the idea of maintaining independence, self-reliance, and taking the initiative without external control. It is commonly used in political contexts (e.g., China's foreign policy of 'independence and self-determination') but also applies to personal conduct — being autonomous and not depending on others for decisions or actions.
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maintain independence and self-determinationact independently and on one's own initiative
Examples
- 独立自主。Zhōngguó jiānchí dú lì zì zhǔ de hépíng wàijiāo zhèngcè.China adheres to an independent foreign policy of peace.
- 独立自主，。Niánqīngrén yào xuéhuì dú lì zì zhǔ, bú yào zǒngshì yīlài fùmǔ.Young people need to learn independence and not always rely on their parents.
- 独立自主。Zhège guójiā jīngguò duō nián fèndòu zhōngyú shíxiàn le dú lì zì zhǔ.After years of struggle, this country finally achieved independence and self-determination.
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