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

HSK 3

他总是独来独往，不跟别人交往。

Tā zǒngshì dúlái-dúwǎng, bù gēn biérén jiāowǎng.

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

HSK 5

她喜欢独来独往，享受一个人的时光。

Tā xǐhuān dúlái-dúwǎng, 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