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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「自給自足」 and its usage.

In this introduction, we explore the idiom 「自給自足」. Its definition and ways to use it are shown below.

Give: supply. Rely on your own production to meet your own needs.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

zì gěi zì zú

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ji6 kap1 ji6 juk1

With an extensive collection of idioms, Chinese offers a wealth of expressions to explore. These learning resources aim to make your journey smoother and more rewarding.