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to stand alone; to be independent; to stand on one's own to take the initiative; to act autonomously; to have self-determination
trad. (獨立自主) 獨立 自主
simp. (独立自主) 独立 自主

Etymology edit

Popularized by Mao Zedong during the founding of the People's Republic of China, however usage may be attested before then.

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Idiom edit

獨立自主

  1. to be independent and one's own master
  2. to pursue a foreign policy of peaceful development, autonomy and self-reliance

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