自求多福 Seek one's own fortune
Explanation
这句话的意思是说，一个人应该依靠自己的努力来获得幸福，而不是依赖别人。
This phrase means that one should rely on their own efforts to achieve happiness rather than depend on others.
Origin Story
周文王，以德治国，勤政爱民，深得民心。他常告诫子孙，要继承他的优秀品质，勤修德行，永怀敬畏之心。不要忘记你们的祖先，要始终努力提高自己的道德修养，永远遵循上天的旨意，依靠自己的努力来获得幸福，做到自求多福。
King Wen of Zhou, known for his virtuous rule and love for his people, often advised his descendants to inherit his excellent qualities, cultivate moral character, and always maintain a sense of awe. He reminded them not to forget their ancestors, to always strive to improve their moral cultivation, to always follow the will of Heaven, and to rely on their own efforts to achieve happiness—to seek their own fortune.
Usage
用于劝诫他人，要依靠自己的努力来获得幸福，不要依赖别人。
Used to advise others to rely on their own efforts to gain happiness and not to rely on others.
Examples
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与其依赖他人，不如自求多福。
yu qi yilai taren,buru ziqiu duofu.mian dui kunju,women yinggai ziqiangbuxi,ziqiuduofu
It's better to rely on oneself than to rely on others.
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面对困境，我们应该自强不息，自求多福。
In the face of adversity, we should strive for self-reliance and seek our own well-being.