单身
他现在是单身。
He is single now.
Not married or in a relationship; living without a partner.
她决定单身生活。
She decided to live a single life.
很多年轻人选择单身。
Many young people choose to remain single.
Refers to relationship status, not physical solitude.
Pro Tip
Cultural Context
'单身' is a neutral term in Chinese, but in modern urban culture, it may carry subtle implications about societal expectations (e.g., pressure to marry).
Gold Rule
Relationship Status
Use '单身' to describe someone who is not in a relationship, regardless of their marital status. For legal 'unmarried' status, use '未婚'.
Word Origin
Composed of '单' (single, alone) and '身' (body, self), reflecting the state of being without a partner.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in social contexts to describe relationship status. '单身' emphasizes the absence of a partner, while '未婚' specifically means 'unmarried'.