support oneself by one's own labor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to support oneself by one's own labor; to earn one's own living
Used to describe someone who relies on their own work to support themselves rather than depending on others. Often carries a positive connotation of independence and self-reliance.
Tā他
chéng成
nián年
hòu后
zì自
shí食
qí其
lì力
，
bù不
zài再
yī依
kào靠
fù父
mǔ母
。
After reaching adulthood, he supported himself by his own labor and no longer relied on his parents.
Zì自
shí食
qí其
lì力
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
zhí值
dé得
zūn尊
jìng敬
de的
shēng生
huó活
tài态
dù度
。
Earning one's own living is a life attitude worthy of respect.
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Tā他
tōng通
guò过
dǎ打
gōng工
zì自
shí食
qí其
lì力
，
wán完
chéng成
le了
dà大
xué学
xué学
yè业
。
He worked part-time to support himself and completed his university studies.