独立
Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. Also describes the ability to think or act for oneself.
Examples
3 of 5他从小就很独立。
He has been very independent since childhood.
这个国家在1960年获得了独立。
This country gained independence in 1960.
这是一个独立的实验项目。
This is an independent experimental project.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Du (alone) + li (stand) = standing alone (self-reliant).
Quick Quiz
我们要鼓励孩子____解决问题。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 独立
Examples
他从小就很独立。
everydayHe has been very independent since childhood.
这个国家在1960年获得了独立。
formalThis country gained independence in 1960.
这是一个独立的实验项目。
academicThis is an independent experimental project.
我希望能独立完成这项工作。
businessI hope to complete this work independently.
你已经长大了，要学会独立。
informalYou are grown up now; learn to be independent.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
独立自主
independent and autonomous
独立日
Independence Day
独立学院
independent college
Often Confused With
Duli means being self-reliant, while gudu means feeling lonely.
Usage Notes
Often used as a positive trait in education and personal development.
Common Mistakes
Confusing 'independence' (the concept) with 'loneliness'.
Memory Tip
Du (alone) + li (stand) = standing alone (self-reliant).
Word Origin
Du (single/alone) + Li (to stand).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
我们要鼓励孩子____解决问题。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 独立
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