自力更生

zì lì gēng shēng

  • Meaning

    Literal

    -

    Usage

    To accomplish tasks via one's own efforts; self-reliance

  • Connotation

    Positive

  • Usage Examples

    这个慈善机构的宗旨是帮助人们自力更生 | Zhège císhàn jīgòu de zōngzhǐ shì bāngzhù rénmen zìlìgēngshēng
    The goal of this charity is to help people help themselves
    [Source]

    他们的成功是自力更生、艰苦奋斗的结果 | Tāmen de chénggōng shì zìlìgēngshēng, jiānkǔfèndòu de jiéguǒ
    His success is the result of self-reliance and diligent work
    [Source]

  • Equivalents

    English

    None

    Chinese

    None

  • Entry Notes

    This is an HSK chengyu

    Note that in this case, 更 is pronounced as "gēng," not "gèng"

  • Origin

    《组织民众与保卫大西南》(Zǔ Zhī Mín Zhòng Yǔ Bǎo Wèi Dà Xī Nán) by 闻一多 (Wén Yī Duō)

  • Story

    This chengyu is from a line in the work listed in the "Origin" section above

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