独
Quick Answer
独 (dú) means "alone, single" with HSK 5 on the new exam.
Pronunciation
dú
Meaning
Primary: alone
Other meanings:
- single
Basic info
Example sentences
他喜欢单独一个人工作。
Tā xǐhuan dāndú yī gè rén gōngzuò.
He likes to work alone.
From 单独 (HSK 5)
每个人都有独特的天赋和才能。
Měi ge rén dōu yǒu dútè de tiānfù hé cáinéng.
Everyone has unique talents and abilities.
From 独特 (HSK 5)
年轻人应该学会独立思考，不要盲目跟从别人。
Niánqīngrén yīnggāi xuéhuì dúlì sīkǎo, búyào mángmù gēncóng biérén.
Young people should learn to think independently and not blindly follow others.
From 独立 (HSK 5)
Words containing 独
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 独特 | dútè | unique | HSK 5 |
| 单独 | dāndú | Alone | HSK 5 |
| 独立 | dúlì | Independent | HSK 5 |
| 独 | dú | alone, single | HSK 7-9 |
| 独霸 | dúbà | to dominate, to monopolize | |
| 独裁 | dúcái | dictatorship, autocracy | |
| 独唱 | dúchàng | solo | |
| 独到 | dúdào | original, unique | |
| 独断 | dúduàn | to decide alone, arbitrary | |
| 独家 | dújiā | exclusive | HSK 7-9 |
| 独立自主 | dúlìzìzhǔ | independent and autonomous | |
| 独自 | dúzì | alone, by oneself | HSK 5 |
| 独占 | dúzhàn | to monopolize | |
| 孤独 | gūdú | lonely, solitary | HSK 6 |
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