自食其力

He earned his own upkeep at a very early age.

他很小就自食其。

It's almost inconceivable that a handicapped girl is very independent and lives all alone.

"一个残疾姑娘居然自食其,独自生活,简直难以想象。"

While she was a student she had to work as a waitress in order to pay her way.

唸书时要靠待来自食其。

Can support oneself for the torsel will, she in every way runs, found a work for him in some restaurant.

为梁承志能自食其，多方奔走，为他在某酒楼找到一份工作。