单
独

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The word "单独" is formed by combining the character "单", which denotes singularity and originates from a pictograph representing a simple, single object, with "独", which signifies solitude and is composed of the animal radical "犭" suggesting a lone creature. Together, they create a compound where both characters semantically reinforce the meaning of being alone or acting independently.

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我喜欢单独散步。

Wǒ xǐhuān dāndú sànbù.

I like to take a walk alone.

他经常单独去图书馆。

Tā jīngcháng dāndú qù túshūguǎn.

He often goes to the library alone.

如果你单独旅行，你会看到不同的风景。

Rúguǒ nǐ dāndú lǚxíng, nǐ huì kàndào bùtóng de fēngjǐng.

If you travel alone, you will see different scenery.

在会议上，他单独提出了一个新的方案。

Zài huìyì shàng, tā dāndú tíchūle yīgè xīn de fāng'àn.

At the meeting, he alone proposed a new plan.

尽管面临困难，她仍然选择单独完成这项任务。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín kùnnán, tā réngrán xuǎnzé dāndú wánchéng zhè xiàng rènwù.

Despite facing difficulties, she still chose to complete this task alone.

Word Definition - 单独

dān dú alone; by oneself; on one's own

Individual Character Details

单 shàn, chán, dān
独 dú