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单身

dānshēn /ˈtɑn ʂən/

Single means unmarried or without a partner, often used to describe personal status.

30秒でわかる単語

  • Describes someone who is unmarried or unpartnered.
  • Commonly used to state personal relationship status.
  • Can imply independence or a temporary phase.

Overview

“单身”是一个非常常用的中文词汇,用来描述一个人未婚或没有伴侣的状态。它在日常生活中被广泛使用,涵盖了从年轻人到老年人的不同年龄段,以及各种社会背景的人群。这个词的含义相对直接,但其背后也可能牵涉到一些社会文化观念。

“单身”主要用作形容词,修饰人或状态。例如,“他/她单身多年”、“我目前单身”。它也可以作为名词使用,指代单身人士,但作为形容词更为普遍。例如,“单身人士享有更多的自由”。在一些语境下,它也可能暗含着一种生活选择或暂时的状态。

例文

1

我目前是单身,有很多时间和精力投入工作。

everyday

I am currently single, with plenty of time and energy to devote to my work.

2

根据最新统计,我国单身成年人口已超过两亿。

formal

According to the latest statistics, the number of single adults in our country has exceeded 200 million.

3

别催我了,我一个人也过得挺好,挺享受单身的。

informal

Stop rushing me, I'm doing fine on my own and quite enjoy being single.

4

该研究探讨了单身对个体心理健康的影响。

academic

This study explores the impact of being single on individual mental health.

よく使う組み合わせ

单身人士 single person/people
单身贵族 single aristocrat (often used humorously or ironically for affluent singles)
单身狗 single dog (slang, self-deprecating term for a single person)

よく使うフレーズ

我单身

I am single

保持单身

to remain single

享受单身

to enjoy being single

よく混同される語

单身 vs 未婚

'未婚' (wèihūn) specifically means 'unmarried' and refers strictly to the legal status before marriage. '单身' (dānshēn) is broader and can include those who are divorced or widowed but currently without a partner.

单身 vs 独身

'独身' (dúshēn) emphasizes living alone and independence, often implying a conscious choice. While often overlapping with '单身', '独身' focuses more on the lifestyle of living alone, whereas '单身' focuses on the relationship status.

文法パターン

Subject + 是/是 (shì/shì) + 单身 (dānshēn) Subject + (目前/现在) + 单身 ((mùqián/xiànzài) dānshēn) 单身 + 的 (de) + Noun (e.g., 单身人士 dānshēn rénshì)

How to Use It

使い方のコツ

The term '单身' is neutral and widely applicable across various social settings. It is commonly used in everyday conversation, media reports, and formal documents when referring to an individual's marital or relationship status. It is generally understood to mean not currently married or in a committed partnership.


よくある間違い

Learners might sometimes confuse '单身' with '独身' (dúshēn), which emphasizes living alone. While often related, '单身' is primarily about relationship status, whereas '独身' is about living arrangement and independence. Also, avoid using it in contexts where someone is married but separated, as '已婚' (yǐhūn) is the correct term for married.

Tips

💡

Use 'dānshēn' for current status

Use '单身' to clearly state your current relationship status, whether temporary or long-term.

⚠️

Avoid negative connotations

While neutral, avoid using '单身' in a way that implies pity or negativity unless intended.

🌍

Singles' Day context

In China, November 11th (11/11) is known as Singles' Day, a major online shopping event.

語源

The word '单身' (dānshēn) is composed of '单' (dān), meaning 'single', 'alone', or 'one', and '身' (shēn), meaning 'body'. Together, they literally translate to 'single body', signifying an individual who is alone or unmarried.

文化的な背景

In contemporary China, 'singlehood' has become increasingly prevalent, leading to discussions about 'singles' culture' and the economic impact of single consumers. The term is also associated with the unofficial 'Singles' Day' on November 11th, which has evolved into one of the world's largest online shopping festivals.

覚え方のコツ

Think of '单' (dān) meaning 'single' or 'one', and '身' (shēn) meaning 'body'. So, '单身' literally means 'single body', referring to one person without a partner.

よくある質問

4 問

“未婚”严格指还没有结婚的状态。而“单身”的范围更广,除了未婚人士,也包括了离婚或丧偶但目前没有固定伴侣的人。

是的,“单身”可以用来形容离婚或丧偶后,目前没有结婚或没有固定伴侣的状态。

“单身”本身是一个中性词,不带有褒贬色彩。它的感情色彩取决于具体的语境和使用方式。

在日常对话、自我介绍、填写表格、讨论个人状态、以及社交媒体上分享生活时,都会用到“单身”。

自分をテスト

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我今年30岁,仍然______。

正解! おしい! 正解: 单身

根据句子描述的年龄和状态,‘单身’是最合适的词来表示未婚或没有伴侣。

multiple choice

以下哪种情况最符合“单身”的描述?

正解! おしい! 正解: 未婚且无固定伴侣

‘单身’最直接的含义是未婚且没有恋爱关系或固定伴侣。

sentence building

选择词语组成一个有意义的句子:

正解! おしい! 正解: 他是一个非常开心的单身人士。

这个句子结构完整,并且正确使用了‘单身’来形容一个人。

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