Definition
孤独 (gū dú) describes a deep, lasting feeling of loneliness, often with a sense of isolation or desolation. It is more intense and literary than 寂寞 (jì mò), which is the everyday word for feeling lonely or lonesome. 孤单 (gū dān) focuses on being physically alone, while 孤零零 (gū líng líng) paints a vivid picture of being all alone and pitiable.
adjective
lonelysolitary
Examples
- 孤独。Tā zài dà chéngshì lǐ gǎndào shífēn gū dú.He feels very lonely in the big city.
- ，孤独。Jíshǐ yǒu péngyou zài shēnbiān, yǒushí yě huì gǎndào gū dú.Even with friends around, sometimes you still feel lonely.
- ，孤独。Tā xǐhuan yí gè rén lǚxíng, dàn ǒu'ěr yě huì juéde gū dú.She likes traveling alone, but occasionally she also feels lonely.
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