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The word 独处 is formed by combining the character 独, meaning "alone", with the character 处, meaning "to be in" or "to reside", resulting in a compound that literally means "to be alone" or "to exist in solitude", where 独 modifies 处 to indicate the solitary state of being.

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我喜欢周末在家独处。

Wǒ xǐhuān zhōumò zàijiā dúchǔ.

I enjoy being alone at home on weekends.

有时候独处能让人心情平静。

Yǒu shíhòu dúchǔ néng ràng rén xīnqíng píngjìng.

Sometimes being alone can make one feel calm.

他习惯在公园的长椅上独处片刻。

Tā xíguàn zài gōngyuán de chángyǐ shàng dúchǔ piànkè.

He is accustomed to being alone for a moment on the park bench.

独处的能力是内心强大的表现之一。

Dúchǔ de nénglì shì nèixīn qiángdà de biǎoxiàn zhī yī.

The ability to be alone is one of the signs of inner strength.

在经历了喧嚣的旅行后，我渴望一段独处的时光。

Zài jīnglìle xuānxiāo de lǚxíng hòu, wǒ kěwàng yī duàn dúchǔ de shíguāng.

After experiencing a noisy trip, I crave a period of solitude.

Word Definition - 独处

dú chǔ to live alone; to spend time alone (or with a significant other)

Individual Character Details

独 dú
处 chǔ, chù