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白手起家 (bái shǒu qǐ jiā)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To start a business or career from scratch with no resources.

Definition (中文解释)

白手空手;起家创建家业。形容在没有基础和条件很差的情况下自力更生,艰苦创业。

Derivation (典故出处)

《朱子语类》卷一0七今士大夫白屋起家,以致荣显。”

Example (造句示例)

She built her company from nothing, truly starting with white hands.