zi6 kap1 zi6 zuk1自給自足自给自足
Jyutpingzi6 kap1 zi6 zuk1
Yalejih kāp jih jūk
Definition
To be self-sufficient; to produce or provide everything one needs without depending on others.
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How it's used
Often used to describe a lifestyle choice of living off the land or a state of financial independence. It implies a sense of pride in not needing to rely on external support or government welfare. While it can apply to national economies, it is most frequently used in daily life to describe someone who has finally become financially independent from their parents.
Examples
They moved to a farm and have been living a self-sufficient life.
Related words
Common phrases
to achieve self-sufficiency
a self-sufficient lifestyle
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