独居动物

獨居動物

dújū dòngwù

noun

Meanings

HSK 7-9

老虎是典型的独居动物，只在繁殖期才结伴。

Lǎohǔ shì diǎnxíng de dújū dòngwù, zhǐ zài fánzhí qī cái jiébàn.

Tigers are classic solitary animals, pairing up only during the breeding season.

HSK 7-9

很多独居动物有强烈的领地意识。

Hěnduō dújū dòngwù yǒu qiángliè de lǐngdì yìshí.

Many solitary animals have a strong sense of territory.

usage

Contrasts with 群居动物 (group-living animals). Used in biology and nature documentaries. 独居 by itself also applies to humans living alone.

独 dú

居 jū

动 dòng

物 wù