自学成材 meaning in English
become professional through self-learning
to become educated through independent study
Examples
- Violao says capeverdean musicians have mostly learned on their own , finding the music within them naturally and without any formal instruction
说佛得角海峡的音乐家多数是自学成材的，他们自然地从内心寻找到音乐灵感，而不是正规的音乐教育。