单一 (dān yī) — single, only, sole
Definition
单一 describes something composed of one type only — monotonous or lacking variety (a single product, a plain diet). 唯一 means 'the only one' in a specific set; 单纯 focuses on simplicity/purity rather than variety.
adjective
singleonlysole
Examples
- 单一。Zhè ge tú àn tài dān yī le.This pattern is too plain.
- 单一。Tā de yǐn shí hěn dān yī.His diet is very monotonous.
- 单一。Zhè jiā gōng sī zhī shēng chǎn dān yī chǎn pǐn.This company only produces a single product.
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