Definition
独身 (dú shēn) means 'to be single/unmarried', often emphasizing the state of living alone or being by oneself. It is similar to 单身 (dān shēn), but 独身 can carry a stronger sense of being alone or choosing a solitary life, while 单身 is the more general term for 'unmarried'.
verb
to be singleto be unmarried
Examples
- 独身。Tā sìshí suì hái shì dú shēn.He is still single at forty.
- 独身，。Hěn duō niánqīng rén xuǎnzé dú shēn, bù xiǎng jiéhūn.Many young people choose to be single and don't want to get married.
- 独身。dú shēn shēnghuó ràng tā juéde hěn zìzai.Single life makes him feel very free.
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