自力更生

• 병음: zì lì gēng shēng
• 한자 분석: 自 = 目 + 丿 (self); 力 = power; 更 = 一 + 曰 + 丿 + 乂 (change); 生 = life

뜻

자력갱생; 스스로의 힘으로 자립·발전하다

A key political and philosophical concept emphasizing independence and self-sufficiency. Historically important in Chinese development policy. Encourages relying on one's own resources rather than depending on others.

예문

1. 年轻人应该学会自力更生。
2. 这个国家坚持自力更生的发展道路。
3. 他自力更生创办了自己的企业。

사용 가이드

맥락: politics, personal development, business

어조: encouraging

올바른 표현

• 在困难时期，我们要发扬自力更生的精神。(In difficult times, we must promote the spirit of self-reliance.)
• 自力更生是创业成功的关键。(Self-reliance is the key to entrepreneurial success.)

피해야 할 표현

• 我今天自力更生做了饭 — too grandiose for daily tasks; use 自己 instead

기원과 역사

自力 (one's own strength) + 更生 (regenerate, renew)

문화적 배경

세대: All ages

사회적 배경: Universal