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No. 2,223 in Chinese

独自

Alone; by oneself.

In a sentence

  • 我独自一个人爬山。

    I climbed the mountain alone.

    In this sentence, '独自' emphasizes the action being performed alone, highlighting personal independence and solitude.

  • 她喜欢独自思考问题。

    She enjoys thinking about problems alone.

    Here, '独自' underscores the preference for solitude in mental activities, indicating an introspective personality.

  • 在晚会上,他独自站在角落里。

    At the party, he stood alone in the corner.

    The usage of '独自' in this sentence denotes physical isolation in a social setting, suggesting a sense of separation or introversion.

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