自立门户

Traditional: 自立門戶

zì lì mén hù

Dictionary entry

to form one's own group or school of thought

What does 自立门户 mean?

自立门户 (zì lì mén hù) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to form one's own group or school of thought

2to set up one's own business

3to establish oneself

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自zì(bound form) self; oneself · from; since 立Lìsurname Li 门Ménsurname Men 户hùa household · door

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自立门户

zì lì mén hù

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