孤
单

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The word "孤单" is formed by combining the characters "孤" and "单". "孤" means alone or orphaned, often conveying solitude, while "单" means single or solitary. Together, they create a compound word where both characters semantically reinforce the concept of loneliness, resulting in a meaning that emphasizes being without companionship.

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我感到很孤单。

Wǒ gǎndào hěn gūdān.

I feel very lonely.

他独自在家感到孤单。

Tā dúzì zài jiā gǎndào gūdān.

He feels lonely being alone at home.

在陌生的城市里，她觉得很孤单。

Zài mòshēng de chéngshì lǐ, tā juéde hěn gūdān.

In an unfamiliar city, she feels very lonely.

即使朋友很多，他有时也会感到孤单。

Jíshǐ péngyǒu hěn duō, tā yǒushí yě huì gǎndào gūdān.

Even though he has many friends, he sometimes feels lonely.

长期独自生活使他习惯了孤单，但内心深处仍渴望陪伴。

Chángqī dúzì shēnghuó shǐ tā xíguànle gūdān, dàn nèixīn shēnchù réng kěwàng péibàn.

Long-term living alone has made him accustomed to loneliness, but deep down he still yearns for companionship.

Word Definition - 孤单

gū dān lone; lonely; loneliness

Individual Character Details

孤 gū
单 shàn, chán, dān