True female strength should transcend social roles, focusing on inner growth and toughness rather than external expectations, Chinese Yue Opera actress Li Yunxiao told China Global Television Network (CGTN) in a recent interview.

Li, who has portrayed many classic female characters throughout her successful career, stressed that when people think about female strength, it shouldn't be restricted by the roles women play in their life. It's rather about inner growth, inner peace and inner strength.
She mentioned that through the roles she played, she has reconsidered or redefined the true essence of female strength.
"In my understanding, female strength is not something that needs to be defined. Instead, it's more about reflecting on how to grow internally and shine outwardly. As women, we are not meant to be seen as appendages like in the past," she said.
"Mother or wife, these are both very beautiful titles, very honorable identities. But it is more than that. I think that loving yourself is very significant. I believe it's not just for women. I think that young people nowadays should also think more, let themselves grow, and in this way, they will be happier, and have more meaning in their lives," she continued.