"stand on your own two feet" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 獨立自主

Definition

自己獨立照顧自己，不依賴他人。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

這個表達屬於非正式且正面的用語，常用來鼓勵他人自立。不只指經濟上，也可以是生活或情感方面的獨立，多見於年輕人開始獨居時。

Examples

After college, he wanted to stand on his own two feet.

大學畢業後，他想要**獨立自主**。

She learned to stand on her own two feet when she moved to a new city.

她搬到新城市時學會了**獨立自主**。

It's important to stand on your own two feet as you grow up.

成長過程中**獨立自主**很重要。

My parents encouraged me to stand on my own two feet and solve my own problems.

我父母鼓勵我**獨立自主**，自己解決問題。

Sometimes you just need to stand on your own two feet and take risks.

有時候你就是要**獨立自主**，敢於冒險。

Moving out was scary, but I finally learned to stand on my own two feet.

搬出去很可怕，但我終於學會了**獨立自主**。