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单独

dāndú
adjective★Beginner
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

Antonyms

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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