Writing
独自 (dú zì) — how to say "alone" in Chinese
独自
Alone, by oneself
adverb
Character composition
独
alone
自
self
Radicals / Keys
犬
Dog
#94 · quǎn · 4 strokes
自
Self
#132 · zì · 6 strokes
Synonyms
Collocations
独自在家
dúzì zài jiā
to be home alone
独自旅行
dúzì lǚxíng
to travel alone
独自生活
dúzì shēnghuó
to live alone
Examples
她独自去旅行，感到自由。
She travels alone and feels free.
他独自在家。
He is alone at home.
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Frequently asked questions
How to say alone in Mandarin?
"alone" in Chinese is 独自 (dú zì).
独自 meaning in English
独自 (dú zì) means "Alone, by oneself".
How is 独自 pronounced?
It is pronounced dú zì (written as du zi, duzi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "alone" in Chinese characters?
It is written 独自: 独 has 9 strokes, 自 has 6 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 独自?
独自 is on the HSK 3.0 level 5 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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