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单独

dāndú
alone

他喜欢单独工作。

He likes to work alone.


general

By oneself; without others present.

她决定单独去旅行。

She decided to travel alone.

请单独完成这项任务。

Please complete this task alone.

Often used to describe someone acting or existing without companionship.

Collocations

单独行动act alone单独居住live alone单独完成complete alone

Synonyms

独自孤独单身

Antonyms

一起共同集体

Related Phrases

单独面试phrase
interview alone
单独行动phrase
act alone

Pro Tip

Common Usage

Often used to describe someone working or traveling alone.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

In formal contexts, it emphasizes independence; in informal contexts, it may imply loneliness.

Word Origin

From 单 (dān, 'single') + 独 (dú, 'alone').

Usage Notes

Can be used to describe physical solitude or independence in actions.

Word Breakdown

单
single
root
+
独
alone
root
汉英词典

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