自力更生

zìlìgēngshēng
  1. regeneration through one's own effort (idiom)
  2. self-reliance

CEDICT

Entry Composition

1 自 zì
  1. (bound form) self; oneself
  2. from; since
  3. naturally; as a matter of course
2 力 lì
  1. power
  2. force
  3. strength
  4. ability
  5. strenuously
3 更生 gēngshēng
  1. resurrection
  2. rebirth
  3. reinvigorated
  4. rejuvenated
  5. a new lease of life