Writing
独 (dú) — how to say "alone" in Chinese
独
Alone; only
adverb
Radicals / Keys
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 4 strokes
Collocations
独坐窗前
dú zuò chuāng qián
sit alone by the window
Examples
他独自一人去旅行。
He traveled alone by himself.
他独住。
He lives alone.
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Frequently asked questions
Alone in Chinese word
"alone" in Chinese is 独 (dú).
独 meaning in English
独 (dú) means "Alone; only".
How is 独 pronounced?
It is pronounced dú (written as du). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "alone" in Chinese characters?
It is written 独 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 独?
独 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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