independence and self-determination; autonomy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesphrase
to maintain independence and keep the initiative in one's own hands; to be independent and self-reliant
formalPrimarily used in political and social contexts to describe the sovereignty of a nation, ethnic group, or political organization. Can also describe an individual's attitude of self-reliance.
Wǒ我
guó国
shǐ始
zhōng终
jiān坚
chí持
dú独
lì立
zì自
zhǔ主
de的
hé和
píng平
wài外
jiāo交
zhèng政
cè策
。
Our country has always adhered to an independent and self-determined foreign policy of peace.
Zài在
zhòng重
dà大
guó国
jì际
wèn问
tí题
shàng上
，
wǒ我
men们
yào要
jiān坚
chí持
dú独
lì立
zì自
zhǔ主
de的
yuán原
zé则
。
On major international issues, we must adhere to the principle of independence and self-determination.
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Zhè这
ge个
mín民
zú族
wèi为
zhēng争
qǔ取
dú独
lì立
zì自
zhǔ主
fèn奋
dòu斗
le了
shàng上
bǎi百
nián年
。
This ethnic group has fought for independence and self-determination for over a century.
Péi培
yǎng养
hái孩
zi子
dú独
lì立
zì自
zhǔ主
de的
néng能
lì力
hěn很
zhòng重
yào要
。
It is important to cultivate a child's ability to be independent and self-reliant.