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自立

zì lì
HSK 7

English Meaning

independent; self-reliant; self-sustaining; to stand on one's own feet; to support oneself

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
往后侯爷还想自立门户
HSK 6 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do not pretend to be neutral; you are just seeking power for yourself.”

1. PREVIOUS

李魏之争已成乱局

“The conflict between Li and Wei has become chaotic.”

“And you intend to establish your own faction in the future.”

3. NEXT

莫非是想将这乱局搅得更乱些

“Do you wish to make this chaos even worse?”

《逐玉》 · historical_and_court
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难道不更应该 自立自强吗
HSK 4 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Having a rough past is no excuse to give up on being a responsible adult.”

1. PREVIOUS

就因为有童年和家庭的不幸

“If anything, with her childhood trauma and family misfortunes...”

“shouldn't she have become more independent and resilient?”

3. NEXT

可她才二十岁

“But she's only 20 years old.”

《危险关系》 · social_and_dating
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我但凡是个男儿身 可以自立门户
HSK 4 00:02
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💡 INTENT:

“Do you think I wanted to be cruel? I had no choice because my gender gives me no power to protect our house.”

1. PREVIOUS

你以为我愿意当那 棒打鸳鸯的棒子

“Do you think I want to be the one to tear you apart?”

“If I were a man, able to establish my own household”

3. NEXT

可以为了侯府出力 我用得着逼你

“and serve the marquisate, I wouldn't need to force you.”

《良陈美锦》 · historical_and_court
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