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自食其力 (zì shí qí lì)

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English Meaning (英文释义)

To earn one's own living; to be self-reliant and independent.

Definition (中文解释)

依靠自己的劳动所得来生活。

Derivation (典故出处)

《礼记·礼器》食力无数。”陈浩集说食力,自食其力之人。”

Example (造句示例)

After finishing college, he decided to move out and start a business to 自食其力.