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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