tự lực
[tɨ˧˨ʔ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) by one's own effort without others' help or support
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Qua tuổi 18 rồi thì phải biết tự lực mà kiếm sống đi chứ.Now that you turned eighteen, your financial issues should be completely of your own.
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 lực” mean?
(adjective) by one's own effort without others' help or support
Is “tự lực” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.