独

獨

dú

adjective HSK 7 #4,784

Meanings

1 alone; single; sole
2 only; unique

Examples

她喜欢独自旅行。

Tā xǐhuān dúzì lǚxíng.

She likes to travel alone.

每个人都是独一无二的。

Měi gè rén dōu shì dúyīwú'èr de.

Every person is unique.

他是独生子。

Tā shì dúshēngzǐ.

He is an only child.

Tips

usage

独立 (dúlì) = independent, 独自 (dúzì) = alone/by oneself, 独特 (dútè) = unique/distinctive.

Stroke Order

独 dú