tự cường
[tɨ˧˨ʔ kɨəŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to strengthen oneself with much effort
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một dân tộc muốn phồn thịnh thì đức tính tự cường nghiễm nhiên phải rèn luyện trước hết.Peoples with the nature of self-improvement sharpened, above all, would be nothing but to thrive.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “tự cường” mean?
(verb) to strengthen oneself with much effort
Is “tự cường” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.