求人不如求己 — “It is better to rely on oneself than on others”
求人不如求己 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it is better to rely on oneself than on others”. Self-help is the best help. Literally, “Asking others is not as good as asking oneself”.
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遇到困难时，我们应该牢记求人不如求己，努力提升自己的能力。
When facing difficulties, we should remember that it's better to rely on ourselves than on others, and strive to improve our own capabilities.
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What does 求人不如求己 mean?
求人不如求己 (qiú rén bù rú qiú jǐ) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “it is better to rely on oneself than on others”.
How do you pronounce 求人不如求己?
求人不如求己 is pronounced qiú rén bù rú qiú jǐ in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 求人不如求己 literally mean?
Literally, 求人不如求己 means “Asking others is not as good as asking oneself”. It is used to mean “it is better to rely on oneself than on others”.
What is the Chinese definition of 求人不如求己?
仰求别人，不如自己努力。