独居动物

獨居動物

dújū dòngwù

noun

Meanings

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.

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