独
自

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The word "独自" is formed by combining the character "独", which means alone or solitary, with the character "自", which means self; this juxtaposition directly conveys the meaning of being by oneself or acting alone.

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我喜欢独自读书。

Wǒ xǐhuān dúzì dúshū.

I like to read alone.

他独自完成了作业。

Tā dúzì wánchéng le zuòyè.

He finished his homework alone.

小猫独自在院子里玩耍。

Xiǎo māo dúzì zài yuànzi lǐ wánshuǎ.

The kitten plays alone in the yard.

在陌生的城市里，她独自生活了三年。

Zài mòshēng de chéngshì lǐ, tā dúzì shēnghuó le sān nián.

In an unfamiliar city, she lived alone for three years.

尽管面临许多困难，他仍然选择独自面对挑战。

Jǐnguǎn miànlín xǔduō kùnnán, tā réngrán xuǎnzé dúzì miànduì tiǎozhàn.

Despite facing many difficulties, he still chose to face the challenges alone.

Word Definition - 独自

dú zì alone

Individual Character Details

独 dú
自 zì