独自 (dú zì) — alone, by oneself
Definition
独自 emphasizes doing something alone, without others — slightly more emotional ('on one's own') than the neutral 单独. Modify a verb directly (独自去, 独自生活).
adverb
aloneby oneself
Examples
- 独自。Tā xǐ huan dú zì sàn bù.He likes to go for a walk alone.
- 独自？Nǐ xiǎng dú zì qù hái shì hé wǒ men yì qǐ?Do you want to go alone or with us?
- 独自。Tā dú zì shēng huó le hěn duō nián.She lived alone for many years.
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