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独立 (adjective)

Free from outside control; not depending on another's authority. Also describes the ability to think or act for oneself.

💬 Example

"大学生应该培养独立思考的能力。"

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a person (立 - standing) alone (独) on a mountain top. They don't need anyone to hold them up. They are 独立.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
自主 独处 自立 孤立
⚠️ Common Mistakes

我独立去了商店。 → 我一个人去了商店。

他独立他的父母。 → 他独立于他的父母。

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