独来独往

獨來獨往

dúlái-dúwǎng

idiom #16,646

Meanings

1 to be a loner
2 to keep to oneself
3 to come and go alone

Characters

Literally 'come alone, go alone.'

Examples

他总是独来独往，不跟别人交往。

Tā zǒngshì dúláidúwǎng, bù gēn biérén jiāowǎng.

He always keeps to himself and doesn't socialize with others.

她喜欢独来独往，享受一个人的时光。

Tā xǐhuān dúláidúwǎng, xiǎngshòu yīgè rén de shíguāng.

She likes being a loner, enjoying time alone.

Tips

usage

独来独往 is neutral to slightly positive — it describes independence rather than loneliness.

Stroke Order

独 dú

来 lái

往 wǎng