A2 adverb 7분 분량

独自

When you want to express the idea of doing something "alone" or "by oneself" in Chinese, you can use the word 独自 (dú zì). Think of it like saying you are flying solo!

It's an adverb, which means it usually goes before the verb to describe how the action is being done. For example, if you want to say "I eat alone," you would say "我独自吃饭 (wǒ dú zì chī fàn)."

You'll often hear it when someone is talking about doing something without other people. So, if you see someone by themselves, they are doing something 独自.

When you want to express the idea of doing something 'alone' or 'by oneself' in Chinese, the word you're looking for is 独自 (dú zì). It's an adverb, so it typically goes before the verb. Think of it as describing how an action is performed, emphasizing the solitude of the doer. For instance, if someone is traveling without companions, you'd use 独自. This word is quite versatile and can be applied to various situations where a person is acting independently.

When you want to express that someone is doing something 'alone' or 'by themselves' in Chinese, a practical word to use is 独自 (dú zì).

It's an adverb, so it typically comes before the verb or verb phrase to modify it. Think of it like saying 'solitarily' or 'on one's own' in English.

For instance, if you want to say 'She went to China alone,' you would say '她独自去了中国 (Tā dúzì qù le Zhōngguó).'

Another example: 'He likes to read alone in the library' could be '他喜欢独自在图书馆看书 (Tā xǐhuān dúzì zài túshūguǎn kànshū).'

It emphasizes the independent nature of the action. This is a very common and useful word in everyday Chinese conversation.

When using 独自 (dúzì), it emphasizes the state of being alone or doing something by oneself, often highlighting independence or solitude. It is an adverb, so it typically precedes the verb it modifies.

For instance, if someone 独自旅行 (dúzì lǚxíng), it means they are traveling alone. It’s similar to saying “by oneself” in English and can convey a sense of self-reliance.

§ What "独自" means

The Chinese word “独自” (dúzì) is an adverb. It’s pretty straightforward. It means “alone” or “by oneself.” When you use “独自,” you’re emphasizing that someone is doing something without anyone else’s help or company. Think of it as a way to say “solo.”

Definition
Alone; by oneself.

You’ll often see “独自” used when someone is performing an action independently. It can refer to physical solitude, like someone traveling alone, or it can describe an action where an individual is responsible for the task without assistance. It’s a common word, so knowing how to use it will definitely boost your conversational Chinese.

她喜欢独自旅行。

Tā xǐhuān dúzì lǚxíng.

She likes to travel alone.

独自完成了这个项目。

Tā dúzì wánchéng le zhège xiàngmù.

He completed this project by himself.

§ How to use "独自" in sentences

As an adverb, “独自” typically goes before the verb or verb phrase it modifies. It tells you *how* the action is being performed—alone. It’s pretty flexible in sentence structure, but placing it directly before the verb is the most common and natural way to use it.

Here are some common patterns:

  • Subject + 独自 + Verb + Object

    独自去散步。

    Wǒ dúzì qù sànbù.

    I went for a walk alone.

  • Subject + Time/Place (optional) + 独自 + Verb + Object

    昨天晚上,她独自在家看电影。

    Zuótiān wǎnshang, tā dúzì zàijiā kàn diànyǐng.

    Last night, she watched a movie at home by herself.

It’s important to note that “独自” emphasizes the *state* of being alone while doing something, rather than just the act of being physically separate from others. It implies a conscious choice or circumstance of acting without company or assistance.

§ Examples in context

Here are more examples to help you understand how “独自” is used in various situations:

他喜欢独自思考问题。

Tā xǐhuān dúzì sīkǎo wèntí.

He likes to think about problems alone.

独自抚养孩子,很不容易。

Tā dúzì fǔyǎng háizi, hěn bù róngyì.

It's not easy for her to raise children alone.

他们决定独自面对挑战。

Tāmen juédìng dúzì miànduì tiǎozhàn.

They decided to face the challenge alone.

See how in each example, “独自” highlights the individual nature of the action? Whether it’s thinking, raising children, or facing a challenge, the common thread is the absence of others in that specific action. Practice using it in your own sentences, and you’ll get the hang of it quickly.

§ Understanding 独自 (dú zì)

The Chinese word 独自 (dú zì) is an adverb. It’s used to describe an action performed alone or by oneself. Think of it as the English 'alone' or 'on my own'. This word is pretty straightforward, but there are a few things to keep in mind to use it correctly.

Meaning
Alone; by oneself.

独自 (dú zì) indicates that someone is doing something without the company or help of others. It emphasizes the solo nature of an action.

她喜欢独自旅行。(Tā xǐhuān dúzì lǚxíng.) - She likes to travel alone.

独自完成了这个项目。(Wǒ dúzì wánchéngle zhège xiàngmù.) - I completed this project by myself.

§ How to use it in a sentence — grammar, prepositions

As an adverb, 独自 (dú zì) typically comes before the verb it modifies. This is a common pattern for adverbs in Chinese.

  • Before the verb: This is the most common placement.

独自吃饭。(Tā dúzì chīfàn.) - He eats alone.

我喜欢独自思考。(Wǒ xǐhuān dúzì sīkǎo.) - I like to think by myself.

Sometimes you might see 独自 (dú zì) used with a prepositional phrase, especially with 在 (zài), meaning 'at' or 'in', to specify a location where someone is alone. However, 独自 (dú zì) itself acts as an adverb directly modifying the verb, so you don't typically combine it with prepositions like 'with' or 'for' in the same way you might in English.

独自在房间里看书。(Tā dúzì zài fángjiān lǐ kànshū.) - She reads in the room alone.

In this example, 独自 (dú zì) still modifies the action of 'reading' (看书), and '在房间里' (zài fángjiān lǐ) specifies the location.

§ Common Patterns and Usage

You'll often find 独自 (dú zì) in contexts where someone is undertaking a task, journey, or experience without company. It can highlight a sense of self-reliance or even determination.

  • Verb + 独自 (less common but possible): While usually before the verb, sometimes for emphasis or stylistic reasons, it might appear after, especially in more complex sentence structures or poetic language. However, stick to placing it before the verb for standard usage.

他决定独自面对挑战。(Tā juédìng dúzì miànduì tiǎozhàn.) - He decided to face the challenge alone.

Here, 独自 (dú zì) is placed before '面对' (miànduì - to face).

Another thing to note is that 独自 (dú zì) often describes the state of the subject performing the action. It's a useful word for conveying independence in a task or situation.

  • No special prepositions: Unlike English where you might say 'by myself' or 'on my own', 独自 (dú zì) already carries that meaning. You don't need additional prepositions to express 'by' or 'on'.

By understanding these simple rules, you can confidently use 独自 (dú zì) to express 'alone' or 'by oneself' in various Chinese sentences.

§ What "独自" means

DEFINITION
The Chinese adverb "独自" (dú zì) translates to "alone" or "by oneself" in English. It's often used to describe someone doing something without help or company from others. Think of it as a slightly more formal way to say "alone" compared to just saying "一个人" (yī gè rén), though both are very common.

When you hear or read "独自," it often implies a sense of independence, self-reliance, or sometimes, solitude. It can be used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the situation. For example, someone might choose to do something alone because they prefer it, or they might be alone out of necessity.

§ Using "独自" at Work

In a work setting, "独自" can describe someone working on a project by themselves, or traveling for business without colleagues. It highlights their individual effort.

独自完成了那个复杂的报告。(Tā dú zì wán chéng le nà gè fù zá de bào gào.)

HINT
He finished that complex report by himself.

她喜欢独自出差,这样效率更高。(Tā xǐ huān dú zì chū chāi, zhè yàng xiào lǜ gèng gāo.)

HINT
She likes to travel for work alone, this way efficiency is higher.

§ "独自" in School Life

For students, "独自" can refer to studying alone, or even a child going to school or playing without their parents.

他喜欢独自在图书馆学习。(Tā xǐ huān dú zì zài tú shū guǎn xué xí.)

HINT
He likes to study alone in the library.

这个孩子很独立,常常独自回家。(Zhè gè hái zǐ hěn dú lì, cháng cháng dú zì huí jiā.)

HINT
This child is very independent, often goes home by himself.

§ Hearing "独自" in the News

News reports often use "独自" to describe individuals undertaking significant or challenging tasks, highlighting their courage or the difficulty of their situation.

  • **Reporting on achievements:** Someone achieved something without a team.
  • **Describing challenging situations:** A person faced a difficult situation alone.
  • **Travel or exploration:** An explorer traveled to a remote place by themselves.

一名登山者独自攀登了珠穆朗玛峰。(Yī míng dēng shān zhě dú zì pān dēng le Zhū mù lǎng mǎ fēng.)

HINT
A climber ascended Mount Everest alone.

这位科学家独自完成了这项重要的研究。(Zhè wèi kē xué jiā dú zì wán chéng le zhè xiàng zhòng yào de yán jiū.)

HINT
This scientist completed this important research by himself.

Understanding "独自" will help you grasp the nuances of situations where individual effort or solitude is emphasized, whether you're reading about groundbreaking research or simply observing someone going about their day.

재미있는 사실

The character 独 (dú) can also mean 'only' or 'unique,' reinforcing the idea of singularity when combined with 自.

발음 가이드

UK /ˌduːˈdziː/
US /ˌduːˈdziː/
du-ZIH
라임이 맞는 단어
moody broody ruby
자주 하는 실수
  • Pronouncing '独' with a 'doo' sound instead of 'doo-OO'.

난이도

독해 1/5

short

쓰기 1/5

short

말하기 1/5

short

듣기 1/5

short

다음에 무엇을 배울까

다음에 배울 것

一个人 (yīgè rén) - alone 自己 (zìjǐ) - oneself

고급

独立 (dúlì) - independent 单独 (dāndú) - alone, individually

알아야 할 문법

Can be used after a subject to indicate that an action is performed without anyone else.

他喜欢独自旅行。(He likes to travel alone.)

Can be used before a verb to emphasize the solitary nature of the action.

她独自完成了这个项目。(She completed this project by herself.)

Can be used with a prepositional phrase to specify being alone in a certain place or situation.

我独自一人在家。(I am alone at home.)

Can modify a verb phrase, often indicating a sense of independence or solitude.

他独自生活多年。(He has lived alone for many years.)

Can be used in more formal contexts to describe independent action.

公司独自承担了所有风险。(The company independently bore all risks.)

수준별 예문

1

我喜欢独自学习。

I like to study alone.

2

他独自吃饭。

He eats alone.

3

她独自回家。

She goes home by herself.

4

小狗独自玩耍。

The puppy plays by itself.

5

我独自旅行。

I travel alone.

6

他喜欢独自看电影。

He likes to watch movies alone.

7

你独自去吗?

Are you going by yourself?

8

我常常独自散步。

I often take a walk alone.

1

他喜欢独自旅行。

He likes to travel alone.

2

她独自完成了作业。

She finished her homework by herself.

3

我喜欢独自思考。

I like to think alone.

4

孩子独自在家玩。

The child is playing alone at home.

5

他独自去了商店。

He went to the store by himself.

6

她独自吃了午饭。

She ate lunch alone.

7

我独自一人走在路上。

I was walking on the road alone.

8

他喜欢独自看电影。

He likes to watch movies alone.

1

他喜欢独自旅行。

He likes to travel alone.

2

我独自完成了这个项目。

I completed this project by myself.

3

她独自一人在家看电影。

She is watching a movie alone at home.

4

即使很害怕,他也要独自面对。

Even if he is scared, he has to face it alone.

5

请让我独自待一会儿。

Please let me be alone for a while.

6

小孩子不能独自过马路。

Children cannot cross the road alone.

7

她喜欢独自思考问题。

She likes to think about problems by herself.

8

虽然困难重重,他仍然选择独自坚持。

Although there were many difficulties, he still chose to persevere alone.

1

她喜欢独自旅行,探索新的地方。

She likes to travel alone, exploring new places.

独自 (dúzì) is placed before the verb 旅行 (lǚxíng, to travel).

2

我需要一些时间独自思考这个问题。

I need some time to think about this problem by myself.

独自 (dúzì) comes before the verb 思考 (sīkǎo, to think).

3

他独自完成了整个项目,没有寻求帮助。

He completed the entire project alone, without seeking help.

独自 (dúzì) precedes the verb 完成 (wánchéng, to complete).

4

孩子们还小,不能让他们独自在家。

The children are still young, we can't leave them home alone.

独自 (dúzì) is used before the prepositional phrase 在家 (zài jiā, at home) to modify the action of being at home.

5

她独自面对了所有的困难,展现了坚强的意志。

She faced all the difficulties alone, showing strong will.

独自 (dúzì) comes before the verb 面对 (miànduì, to face).

6

他喜欢独自一人在公园里散步,享受宁静。

He likes to walk alone in the park, enjoying the peace.

独自一人 (dúzì yīrén) emphasizes 'alone' and is placed before the verb 散步 (sànbù, to take a walk).

7

这个秘密只有我知道,我一直独自保守着。

Only I know this secret; I've been keeping it to myself.

独自 (dúzì) is used before the verb 保守 (bǎoshǒu, to keep/guard).

8

她独自开了一家小店,经营得有声有色。

She opened a small shop by herself, and it's doing very well.

独自 (dúzì) precedes the verb 开 (kāi, to open).

1

他喜欢独自旅行,不喜欢和别人一起。

He likes to travel alone, doesn't like to be with others.

2

她独自一人完成了这个复杂的项目。

She completed this complex project by herself.

3

我需要一些时间独自思考这个问题。

I need some time to think about this problem alone.

4

孩子们还太小,不能独自回家。

The children are too young to go home alone.

5

他独自生活多年,习惯了独立。

He has lived alone for many years and is used to being independent.

6

我宁愿独自享受这份宁静,也不愿被打扰。

I'd rather enjoy this tranquility alone than be disturbed.

7

她决定独自面对所有的困难和挑战。

She decided to face all difficulties and challenges alone.

8

虽然路途遥远,但他仍然选择独自前往。

Although the journey was long, he still chose to go alone.

1

他喜欢独自旅行,不喜欢和别人一起。

He likes to travel alone, not with others.

2

我独自一人完成了这个项目。

I completed this project by myself.

3

她喜欢独自思考问题,不被打扰。

She likes to think about problems alone, without being disturbed.

4

孩子独自在家,父母有些担心。

The child is at home alone, and the parents are a bit worried.

5

他独自承担了所有的责任。

He alone bore all the responsibilities.

6

面对困难,他选择独自面对。

Faced with difficulties, he chose to face them alone.

7

她独自在异国他乡打拼。

She is working hard by herself in a foreign land.

8

我们不能让他独自承受这一切。

We cannot let him bear all of this alone.

자주 쓰는 조합

独自一人 (dú zì yī rén) all alone; by oneself
独自生活 (dú zì shēng huó) live alone
独自旅行 (dú zì lǚ xíng) travel alone
独自工作 (dú zì gōng zuò) work alone
独自学习 (dú zì xué xí) study alone
独自吃饭 (dú zì chī fàn) eat alone
独自承担 (dú zì chéng dān) bear alone; take responsibility alone
独自面对 (dú zì miàn duì) face alone
独自思考 (dú zì sī kǎo) think alone
独自决定 (dú zì jué dìng) decide alone

자주 쓰는 구문

他喜欢独自待着。

He likes to stay [alone].

我独自完成了这个项目。

I [alone] finished this project.

她独自一人去了北京。

She went to Beijing [by herself].

请让我独自静一静。

Please let me be [alone] and quiet for a bit.

独自面对困难是很勇敢的。

Facing difficulties [alone] is very brave.

他独自一人在家看电视。

He watched TV [alone] at home.

我习惯了独自吃饭。

I am used to eating [alone].

独自旅行可以让你更独立。

Traveling [alone] can make you more independent.

她独自抚养孩子。

She raised the child [alone].

我需要独自思考一下这个问题。

I need to think about this problem [alone] for a bit.

자주 혼동되는 단어

独自 vs 一个人 (yī gè rén)

More general; can mean 'one person' or 'alone' without the strong emphasis on independence.

独自 vs 自己 (zì jǐ)

Focuses on personal effort or doing something by one's own means, not necessarily alone.

独自 vs 单独 (dān dú)

Emphasizes separation or individuality, can imply being alone but isn't its primary meaning.

문법 패턴

独自 is an adverb, so it usually comes before the verb or verb phrase it modifies. It emphasizes the 'by oneself' aspect, often with a nuance of independence or isolation. Can be used with '一个人' (yīgèrén) to further emphasize 'alone', e.g., '独自一个人'. Often used in more formal or literary contexts than simply '一个人'. It can describe a state of being or an action performed without company. Can be used with verbs that express action or psychological states.

관용어 및 표현

"独自一人 (dú zì yī rén)"

completely alone, all by oneself

她独自一人在家看电影。(Tā dúzì yī rén zàijiā kàn diànyǐng.) She watched a movie at home all by herself.

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"独自生活 (dú zì shēng huó)"

to live alone

他喜欢独自生活,享受清净。(Tā xǐhuān dúzì shēnghuó, xiǎngshòu qīngjìng.) He likes living alone and enjoying the peace.

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"独自旅行 (dú zì lǚ xíng)"

to travel alone

她梦想着独自旅行,去探索世界。(Tā mèngxiǎngzhe dúzì lǚxíng, qù tànsuǒ shìjiè.) She dreams of traveling alone to explore the world.

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"独自完成 (dú zì wán chéng)"

to complete something alone/by oneself

这项任务她独自完成了,很厉害。(Zhè xiàng rènwù tā dúzì wánchéngle, hěn lìhài.) She completed this task by herself, very impressive.

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"独自承担 (dú zì chéng dān)"

to bear/take on alone

所有的责任他都独自承担了。(Suǒyǒu de zérèn tā dōu dúzì chéngdānle.) He bore all the responsibilities alone.

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"独自思考 (dú zì sī kǎo)"

to think alone/by oneself

他喜欢在安静的地方独自思考问题。(Tā xǐhuān zài ānjìng de dìfang dúzì sīkǎo wèntí.) He likes to think about problems alone in a quiet place.

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"独自面对 (dú zì miàn duì)"

to face something alone

她独自面对困难,表现得很勇敢。(Tā dúzì miànduì kùnnan, biǎoxiàn dé hěn yǒnggǎn.) She faced the difficulties alone and showed great courage.

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"独自一人喝酒 (dú zì yī rén hē jiǔ)"

to drink alone

晚上他常常独自一人喝酒。(Wǎnshàng tā chángcháng dúzì yī rén hē jiǔ.) In the evening, he often drinks alone.

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"独自享受 (dú zì xiǎng shòu)"

to enjoy something alone

她喜欢独自享受一个人的时光。(Tā xǐhuān dúzì xiǎngshòu yīgè rén de shíguāng.) She likes to enjoy time by herself.

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"独自用餐 (dú zì yòng cān)"

to dine alone

他工作很忙,经常独自用餐。(Tā gōngzuò hěn máng, jīngcháng dúzì yòngcān.) He's very busy with work and often dines alone.

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혼동하기 쉬운

独自 vs 独自

Often confused with similar-meaning words like 一个人 (yī gè rén) or 自己 (zì jǐ). While they all relate to being alone or by oneself, 独自 emphasizes the state of being alone and independent, often with a nuance of doing something without assistance.

独自 (dú zì) is an adverb, typically placed before the verb. It specifically means 'alone' or 'by oneself' in the sense of without company or assistance. It highlights the solo nature of an action or state. 一个人 (yī gè rén) literally means 'one person' and can function as a noun phrase or indicate being alone. 自己 (zì jǐ) means 'oneself' and emphasizes doing something personally or by one's own efforts.

他喜欢独自旅行。(Tā xǐhuān dúzì lǚxíng.) - He likes to travel alone.

独自 vs 一个人

Similar to 独自, but 一个人 can also simply mean 'one person' and doesn't always carry the same emphasis on independence as 独自.

一个人 (yī gè rén) can describe the quantity of people ('one person') or indicate being alone. When it means 'alone,' it's more general than 独自 and doesn't always imply the same sense of solitude or independent action. It can also be used as a noun phrase.

我一个人在家。(Wǒ yī gè rén zài jiā.) - I am at home alone.

独自 vs 自己

Confused because it can also relate to personal action, similar to doing something 'by oneself.'

自己 (zì jǐ) means 'oneself' and emphasizes that the action is done personally or by one's own efforts, often contrasting with someone else doing it for you. It's more about personal responsibility or effort rather than the state of being alone.

他自己做了饭。(Tā zì jǐ zuò le fàn.) - He cooked the meal himself.

独自 vs 孤独

Sounds similar to 独自 when translated as 'lonely' or 'solitary,' which can be confusing.

孤独 (gū dú) is an adjective meaning 'lonely' or 'solitary.' It describes an emotional state or a characteristic of being alone. 独自 describes the action or state of being alone without company, but not necessarily with a feeling of loneliness.

他感到很孤独。(Tā gǎndào hěn gūdú.) - He feels very lonely.

独自 vs 单独

Often translated as 'alone' or 'separately,' which makes it seem very similar to 独自.

单独 (dān dú) is an adverb or adjective meaning 'separate,' 'apart,' or 'individually.' It can describe a state of being separate or an action done individually. While it can imply being alone, its focus is more on separation or individuality rather than the singular, unaided nature of an action as 独自 does.

我们单独谈谈。(Wǒmen dāndú tántán.) - Let's talk separately.

문장 패턴

A1

Subj. + 独自 + Verb + Obj.

A1

Subj. + 独自 + 在 + Place.

A2

Subj. + 喜欢 + 独自 + Verb + Obj.

A2

Subj. + 独自 + 去 + Place + Verb.

B1

Subj. + 独自 + 完成 + Obj.

B1

Subj. + 感到 + 独自 + Adj.

B2

Subj. + 独自 + 面对 + Obj.

B2

Subj. + 决定 + 独自 + Verb.

어휘 가족

명사

独处 solitude, to live alone
独身者 single person, bachelor
独行侠 lone ranger

동사

独行 to walk alone, to act independently

형용사

孤独 lonely, solitary
独立 independent, self-reliant

사용법

Use 独自 (dúzì) to describe doing something by yourself, without anyone else. It often emphasizes independence or solitude. It can be used with verbs like 生活 (shēnghuó) (to live), 旅行 (lǚxíng) (to travel), 学习 (xuéxí) (to study).

자주 하는 실수

A common mistake is confusing 独自 (dúzì) with 一个人 (yīgè rén). While both mean 'alone,' 独自 carries a stronger nuance of being independent or by oneself, often with a sense of purpose or choice. 一个人 can simply mean 'one person' or 'alone' without the same emphasis on independence. Incorrect: 我一个人去了旅行。(Wǒ yīgè rén qùle lǚxíng.) - While grammatically correct, 独自 is often more natural when emphasizing independent travel. Correct: 我独自去了旅行。(Wǒ dúzì qùle lǚxíng.) - I traveled alone (emphasizing independence). Incorrect: 她独自生活在城市里。(Tā dúzì shēnghuó zài chéngshì lǐ.) - This is correct, but '一个人' might be used if the focus is simply on her being the only person living there, not necessarily on her independence. Correct: 她独自生活在城市里。(Tā dúzì shēnghuó zài chéngshì lǐ.) - She lives alone in the city (emphasizing her independent living).

Basic Understanding of 独自

独自 (dú zì) means alone or by oneself. It's an adverb, so it describes how an action is performed.

Placement in Sentences

独自 usually comes before the verb it modifies. For example: 他独自去了商店 (Tā dúzì qù le shāngdiàn - He alone went to the store).

Distinction from 自己 (zìjǐ)

While both relate to 'self', 独自 emphasizes the lack of companionship, whereas 自己 emphasizes the personal action without external help. Compare: 他独自吃饭 (He ate alone) vs. 他自己吃饭 (He ate by himself/He ate it himself).

Common Usage with Verbs

You'll often hear 独自 with verbs like 去 (qù - to go), 生活 (shēnghuó - to live), 旅行 (lǚxíng - to travel), and 思考 (sīkǎo - to think). For example: 她喜欢独自旅行 (Tā xǐhuān dúzì lǚxíng - She likes to travel alone).

Expressing Solitude

When you want to convey a feeling of solitude or independence, 独自 is the right word. For example: 他喜欢独自一人待着 (Tā xǐhuān dúzì yī rén dāi zhe - He likes to stay alone).

Use with 一人 (yī rén)

It's common to see 独自 combined with 一人 (yī rén - one person) to reinforce the meaning of 'alone'. For instance: 她独自一人完成了任务 (Tā dúzì yī rén wánchéng le rènwù - She completed the task by herself).

Don't confuse with Only

独自 means alone, not 'only'. If you want to say 'only' a certain number or item, you'd use expressions like 只有 (zhǐyǒu) or 只是 (zhǐshì).

Creating Simple Sentences

Practice by creating simple sentences. 我喜欢独自学习 (Wǒ xǐhuān dúzì xuéxí - I like to study alone). 他独自在家 (Tā dúzì zài jiā - He is alone at home).

Formal vs. Informal

独自 is a relatively formal term. In very casual conversation, people might simply use 自己 (zìjǐ) or even just context to imply 'alone'.

Listen for Context

When you hear 独自, pay attention to the surrounding words to fully grasp the nuance. Is it about a deliberate choice to be alone, or just a factual statement about being unaccompanied?

암기하기

기억법

Imagine a person standing 'dú zì' (do-tzee) with their arms out, creating a 'do-t' shape, all by themselves.

시각적 연상

Picture a lonely island in the middle of the ocean. On it, a single coconut tree stands '独自'. The solitude emphasizes being alone or by oneself.

Word Web

一个人 (yī gè rén) - one person 单身 (dān shēn) - single 独立 (dú lì) - independent 单独 (dān dú) - alone, separately 孤单 (gū dān) - lonely

챌린지

Translate the following sentences into Chinese using '独自': 1. She likes to travel alone. 2. He often eats by himself. 3. I want to finish this task alone.

어원

Composed of 独 (dú) meaning 'alone' or 'single,' and 自 (zì) meaning 'self' or 'oneself.'

원래 의미: The combination directly conveys 'alone by oneself.'

Sino-Tibetan, Sinitic branch (Mandarin Chinese)

문화적 맥락

When someone says they are '独自' doing something, it often implies a sense of independence or solitude. It can be used in both positive contexts, like enjoying personal time, and more neutral or slightly melancholic contexts, such as being alone without company. It's a common and straightforward way to express being by oneself in everyday Chinese.

실생활에서 연습하기

실제 사용 상황

Eating alone

  • 我喜欢独自吃饭。(I like to eat alone.)
  • 她独自吃午饭。(She eats lunch by herself.)
  • 他独自一人在餐厅吃饭。(He eats in the restaurant alone.)

Traveling alone

  • 我独自旅行。(I travel alone.)
  • 她梦想着独自去中国旅行。(She dreams of traveling to China by herself.)
  • 独自旅行很有趣。(Traveling alone is fun.)

Studying/Working alone

  • 我喜欢独自学习。(I like to study alone.)
  • 他独自工作很长时间。(He works alone for a long time.)
  • 她独自完成了这个项目。(She completed the project by herself.)

Living alone

  • 她独自生活。(She lives alone.)
  • 独自生活有好处也有坏处。(Living alone has pros and cons.)
  • 他喜欢独自生活的自由。(He enjoys the freedom of living alone.)

Being alone (general)

  • 我喜欢独自待着。(I like to be alone.)
  • 他独自一人在公园散步。(He walks alone in the park.)
  • 她感觉很孤独,即使她不是独自一人。(She feels lonely even when she's not alone.)

대화 시작하기

"你喜欢独自吃饭吗?(Do you like to eat alone?)"

"你有没有独自旅行的经历?(Have you ever traveled alone?)"

"你喜欢独自学习还是和朋友一起学习?(Do you prefer to study alone or with friends?)"

"你觉得独自生活怎么样?(What do you think about living alone?)"

"你喜欢独自一人做些什么?(What do you like to do when you are alone?)"

일기 주제

描述一次你独自经历的有趣或难忘的事情。(Describe an interesting or memorable experience you had alone.)

如果你独自旅行,你会去哪里?为什么?(If you were to travel alone, where would you go and why?)

你觉得独自工作/学习的优点和缺点是什么?(What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of working/studying alone?)

你认为独自生活的好处和挑战是什么?(What are the benefits and challenges of living alone, in your opinion?)

你觉得独自一人时最喜欢做的事情是什么?(What is your favorite thing to do when you are by yourself?)

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

独自 (dú zì) specifically emphasizes being alone or by oneself, without others. 自己 (zì jǐ) means 'oneself' and can be used in many contexts, including reflexively. For example, you can say '我自己做 (wǒ zì jǐ zuò)' meaning 'I do it myself,' even if others are around, but '我独自做 (wǒ dú zì zuò)' implies you are the only one doing it.

No, 独自 is an adverb and usually modifies verbs to describe how an action is performed – by oneself. It doesn't directly describe objects. You wouldn't say '独自的房子' (dú zì de fáng zi) for 'an alone house.'

独自 is quite neutral in formality. It can be used in both everyday conversation and more formal writing. It's a standard and clear way to express 'alone.'

You wouldn't typically use 独自 for 'leave me alone.' A common way to say 'leave me alone' is '别管我 (bié guǎn wǒ)' or '让我一个人待着 (ràng wǒ yī gè rén dāi zhe).' 独自 focuses on the act of being alone, not the request for solitude.

Yes, 一个人 (yī gè rén) is very similar and often interchangeable with 独自, especially in spoken Chinese. For example, '他独自旅行 (tā dú zì lǚ xíng)' and '他一个人旅行 (tā yī gè rén lǚ xíng)' both mean 'he traveled alone.' 一个人 is generally more common in casual speech.

独自 typically comes before the verb it modifies. For example, '她独自唱歌 (tā dú zì chàng gē)' (She sings alone). Placing it after the verb is less common and can sound a bit awkward or emphasize the 'alone' part in a different way, but generally, before is standard.

You could say '独自在家 (dú zì zài jiā)' or '一个人在家 (yī gè rén zài jiā).' Both are correct and natural. For instance, '我喜欢独自在家看书 (wǒ xǐ huān dú zì zài jiā kàn shū)' (I like to read alone at home).

Not necessarily. 独自 simply states the fact of being by oneself. The feeling of loneliness (孤独, gū dú) is a separate concept. You can be 独自 and not feel 孤独, or vice versa. For example, '她独自工作,但是很开心 (tā dú zì gōng zuò, dàn shì hěn kāi xīn)' (She works alone, but is very happy).

No, 独自 is an adverb. It describes an action or state of being. It cannot function as a noun in a sentence.

You can say: '那个孩子喜欢独自玩耍 (nà gè hái zi xǐ huān dú zì wán shuǎ).' This means 'That child likes to play alone.' Or, '他独自坐在角落里画画 (tā dú zì zuò zài jiǎo luò lǐ huà huà)' (He sat alone in the corner drawing).

셀프 테스트 132 질문

fill blank A1

她喜欢一个人在家看书,她喜欢_____。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies she likes to be by herself. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

fill blank A1

他_____旅行,不喜欢和很多人一起。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies he travels by himself. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

fill blank A1

小狗_____在房间里睡觉。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies the dog is sleeping by itself in the room. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

fill blank A1

我喜欢周末_____去公园散步。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies the speaker likes to walk in the park by themselves. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

fill blank A1

他没有朋友,所以他总是_____玩。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies he always plays by himself because he has no friends. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

fill blank A1

妈妈不在家,我_____吃饭。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies the speaker is eating by themselves because mom is not home. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

multiple choice A1

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 他喜欢一个人 ___ 吃饭。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence means 'He likes to eat alone.' '独自' means alone or by oneself.

multiple choice A1

Which word best describes someone who prefers to do things without others?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

'独自' means alone or by oneself, which fits the description.

multiple choice A1

The opposite of '和朋友一起' (with friends) is most similar to which word?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

'独自' means alone, which is the opposite of being with friends.

true false A1

The sentence '她独自回家' means 'She went home alone.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

'独自' means alone or by oneself, so the translation is correct.

true false A1

You can use '独自' to describe doing something with many people.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'独自' specifically means doing something alone or by oneself, not with many people.

true false A1

'我喜欢独自旅行' means 'I like to travel with friends.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'独自旅行' means 'to travel alone', so the statement is false.

sentence order A1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他 喜欢 独自 学习

This sentence means 'He likes to study alone.' The structure is Subject + Verb + Adverb + Verb.

sentence order A1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她 独自 去 商店

This sentence means 'She goes to the store alone.' The adverb '独自' comes before the verb '去'.

sentence order A1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 我 独自 吃饭

This sentence means 'I eat alone.' The adverb '独自' modifies the verb '吃饭'.

fill blank A2

她喜欢一个人___在家看电影。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence indicates she likes watching movies at home by herself, so '独自' (alone/by oneself) fits best.

fill blank A2

他___完成了所有的作业。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies he finished all homework without help, so '独自' (alone/by oneself) is the correct choice.

fill blank A2

她想___旅行,看看不同的地方。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence suggests she wants to travel by herself. '独自' means alone or by oneself.

fill blank A2

小狗___在家里等主人回来。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence describes the puppy waiting alone for its owner. '独自' means alone.

fill blank A2

他喜欢___思考问题,不喜欢被打扰。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

He prefers to think by himself without disturbance, so '独自' (alone/by oneself) is the appropriate word.

fill blank A2

我喜欢___去咖啡馆看书。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies a preference for reading at the coffee shop by oneself. '独自' means alone.

multiple choice A2

Choose the correct sentence: (Which sentence uses 独自 correctly?)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她独自去了商店。

独自 usually precedes the verb, indicating the action is done alone.

multiple choice A2

Which word is similar in meaning to '独自'?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 单独

单独 also means 'alone' or 'separate', making it similar to 独自.

multiple choice A2

Translate: 'He lives alone.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他独自生活。

独自 is placed before the verb to express 'alone'.

true false A2

The sentence '他独自工作' means 'He works together with others.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

独自 means 'alone' or 'by oneself', so '他独自工作' means 'He works alone'.

true false A2

You can use '独自' when someone is doing something by themselves.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

That's right! 独自 specifically means 'alone' or 'by oneself'.

true false A2

'独自' is a verb.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

No, '独自' is an adverb, describing how an action is performed.

listening A2

Listen to the sentence about someone who likes to travel alone.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他喜欢独自旅行。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A2

Listen to the sentence about someone reading at home by herself.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她独自在家看书。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening A2

Listen to the sentence about completing a project alone.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 我独自一人完成了这个项目。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

你喜欢独自工作吗?

Focus: 独自 (dú zì)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

他独自去了商店。

Focus: 独自 (dú zì)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking A2

Read this aloud:

我独自学习中文。

Focus: 独自 (dú zì)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A2

You are at a café. Describe what you like to do when you are alone there, using 独自 (dúzì).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我喜欢独自去咖啡馆看书或者听音乐。 (Wǒ xǐhuān dúzì qù kāfēiguǎn kànshū huòzhě tīng yīnyuè.) I like to go to the cafe alone to read or listen to music.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A2

Imagine you live alone. What is one thing you often do by yourself at home, using 独自 (dúzì)?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我喜欢独自在家做饭。 (Wǒ xǐhuān dúzì zàijiā zuòfàn.) I like to cook alone at home.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing A2

Describe a time you traveled alone to a new place, using 独自 (dúzì).

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我去年独自去了北京旅行。 (Wǒ qùnián dúzì qùle Běijīng lǚxíng.) Last year I traveled to Beijing alone.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading A2

小王喜欢独自去哪里? (Xiǎo Wáng xǐhuān dúzì qù nǎlǐ?) Where does Xiao Wang like to go alone?

Read this passage:

小王喜欢一个人安静地待着。他常常独自去公园散步,享受大自然的美丽。 (Xiǎo Wáng xǐhuān yīgè rén ānjìng dì dàizhe. Tā chángcháng dúzì qù gōngyuán sànbù, xiǎngshòu dàzìrán de měilì.) Xiao Wang likes to be quiet by himself. He often goes to the park alone to walk and enjoy the beauty of nature.

小王喜欢独自去哪里? (Xiǎo Wáng xǐhuān dúzì qù nǎlǐ?) Where does Xiao Wang like to go alone?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 公园 (gōngyuán) park

文章中提到他常常独自去公园散步。 (Wénzhāng zhōng tí dào tā chángcháng dúzì qù gōngyuán sànbù.) The passage mentions he often goes to the park alone to walk.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 公园 (gōngyuán) park

文章中提到他常常独自去公园散步。 (Wénzhāng zhōng tí dào tā chángcháng dúzì qù gōngyuán sànbù.) The passage mentions he often goes to the park alone to walk.

reading A2

她为什么喜欢独自完成任务? (Tā wèishéme xǐhuān dúzì wánchéng rènwù?) Why does she like to complete tasks alone?

Read this passage:

她不喜欢和别人一起工作,更喜欢独自完成任务。这样她可以更专注,效率也更高。 (Tā bù xǐhuān hé biérén yīqǐ gōngzuò, gèng xǐhuān dúzì wánchéng rènwù. Zhèyàng tā kěyǐ gèng zhuānzhù, xiàolǜ yě gèng gāo.) She doesn't like to work with others and prefers to complete tasks alone. This way she can be more focused and efficient.

她为什么喜欢独自完成任务? (Tā wèishéme xǐhuān dúzì wánchéng rènwù?) Why does she like to complete tasks alone?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她可以更专注,效率更高 (Tā kěyǐ gèng zhuānzhù, xiàolǜ gèng gāo) She can be more focused and efficient

文章中明确提到她独自完成任务可以更专注,效率也更高。 (Wénzhāng zhōng míngquè tí dào tā dúzì wánchéng rènwù kěyǐ gèng zhuānzhù, xiàolǜ yě gèng gāo.) The passage clearly states that completing tasks alone allows her to be more focused and efficient.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她可以更专注,效率更高 (Tā kěyǐ gèng zhuānzhù, xiàolǜ gèng gāo) She can be more focused and efficient

文章中明确提到她独自完成任务可以更专注,效率也更高。 (Wénzhāng zhōng míngquè tí dào tā dúzì wánchéng rènwù kěyǐ gèng zhuānzhù, xiàolǜ yě gèng gāo.) The passage clearly states that completing tasks alone allows her to be more focused and efficient.

reading A2

作者为什么喜欢独自在家看电影? (Zuòzhě wèishéme xǐhuān dúzì zàijiā kàn diànyǐng?) Why does the author like to watch movies alone at home?

Read this passage:

周末的时候,我喜欢独自在家看电影。这是一个放松的好方式,我可以选择自己喜欢的电影,不用和别人争论。 (Zhōumò de shíhòu, wǒ xǐhuān dúzì zàijiā kàn diànyǐng. Zhè shì yīgè fàngsōng de hǎo fāngshì, wǒ kěyǐ xuǎnzé zìjǐ xǐhuān de diànyǐng, bùyòng hé biérén zhēnglùn.) On weekends, I like to watch movies alone at home. It's a good way to relax; I can choose the movies I like without arguing with others.

作者为什么喜欢独自在家看电影? (Zuòzhě wèishéme xǐhuān dúzì zàijiā kàn diànyǐng?) Why does the author like to watch movies alone at home?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他可以放松 (Tā kěyǐ fàngsōng) He can relax

文章中提到独自在家看电影是一个放松的好方式。 (Wénzhāng zhōng tí dào dúzì zàijiā kàn diànyǐng shì yīgè fàngsōng de hǎo fāngshì.) The passage mentions that watching movies alone at home is a good way to relax.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他可以放松 (Tā kěyǐ fàngsōng) He can relax

文章中提到独自在家看电影是一个放松的好方式。 (Wénzhāng zhōng tí dào dúzì zàijiā kàn diànyǐng shì yīgè fàngsōng de hǎo fāngshì.) The passage mentions that watching movies alone at home is a good way to relax.

multiple choice B1

Choose the correct sentence using “独自” (dúzì) to mean 'alone'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她独自完成了这个项目。(Tā dúzì wánchéng le zhège xiàngmù.)

“独自” (dúzì) means 'alone' or 'by oneself'. The correct sentence shows her completing the project without help.

multiple choice B1

Which sentence correctly uses “独自” (dúzì) to describe someone traveling without company?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他独自去旅行了。(Tā dúzì qù lǚxíng le.)

“独自” (dúzì) describes a single person acting alone. The plural '他们' (tāmen) implies more than one person, making it incorrect for 'alone'.

multiple choice B1

Select the sentence where “独自” (dúzì) emphasizes the subject's independent action.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 孩子们独自玩耍。(Háizimen dúzì wánshuǎ.)

“独自” (dúzì) highlights the children playing without adult supervision or intervention, acting independently.

true false B1

The sentence “他独自吃饭。” (Tā dúzì chīfàn.) means 'He eats with friends.'

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

“独自吃饭” (dúzì chīfàn) means 'to eat alone' or 'to eat by oneself', not with friends.

true false B1

In “她独自生活。” (Tā dúzì shēnghuó.), “独自” (dúzì) implies she lives without family or roommates.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

“独自生活” (dúzì shēnghuó) means 'to live alone', suggesting she lives by herself.

true false B1

You can use “独自” (dúzì) to describe a group of people doing something together.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

“独自” (dúzì) specifically means 'alone' or 'by oneself', referring to a single individual, not a group.

listening B1

He likes to travel alone.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他喜欢独自一人旅行。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

She completed this project by herself.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她独自完成了这个项目。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B1

Why do you always eat alone?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 你为什么总是独自吃饭?
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

我喜欢独自待着。

Focus: 独自

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

他独自去了图书馆。

Focus: 独自去了

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B1

Read this aloud:

她不想独自生活。

Focus: 独自生活

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Imagine you are traveling alone to a new city. Describe one thing you did or plan to do by yourself. (e.g., visit a museum, eat at a restaurant, explore a park)

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我独自一人去了博物馆,看了很多有趣的展览。 (Wǒ dúzì yīrén qùle bówùguǎn, kànle hěnduō yǒuqù de zhǎnlǎn.) - I went to the museum alone and saw many interesting exhibits.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Describe a time when you had to complete a difficult task alone. How did you feel?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

昨天我独自在家做饭,感觉有点累但是很满足。 (Zuótiān wǒ dúzì zàijiā zuòfàn, gǎnjué yǒudiǎn lèi dànshì hěn mǎnzú.) - Yesterday I cooked alone at home, I felt a bit tired but very satisfied.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B1

Write a short sentence about someone who likes to spend time alone.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

他喜欢独自思考问题。 (Tā xǐhuān dúzì sīkǎo wèntí.) - He likes to think about problems alone.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading B1

小明为什么喜欢独自待在家里?

Read this passage:

小明不喜欢和朋友一起玩,他总是喜欢独自待在家里看书。他的父母很担心他,觉得他应该多出去走走,但是小明觉得独自一人更舒服。

小明为什么喜欢独自待在家里?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他喜欢看书。

文章中提到“他总是喜欢独自待在家里看书”,这是他喜欢独自待在家的原因。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他喜欢看书。

文章中提到“他总是喜欢独自待在家里看书”,这是他喜欢独自待在家的原因。

reading B1

李华独自旅行的原因不包括什么?

Read this passage:

李华常常独自一人去旅行。她觉得这样可以更好地体验当地文化,也可以有更多的时间思考。虽然有时候会感到孤独,但她更享受这种自由的感觉。

李华独自旅行的原因不包括什么?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 感到孤独。

文章中提到“虽然有时候会感到孤独”,但这并不是她独自旅行的原因,而是她可能遇到的感受。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 感到孤独。

文章中提到“虽然有时候会感到孤独”,但这并不是她独自旅行的原因,而是她可能遇到的感受。

reading B1

王老师认为学习语言的关键是什么?

Read this passage:

王老师告诉学生们,学习语言不能只靠老师,很多时候需要学生自己独自练习。他说,只有通过独自大量的练习,才能真正掌握一门语言。

王老师认为学习语言的关键是什么?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自大量的练习。

王老师明确指出“只有通过独自大量的练习,才能真正掌握一门语言”。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自大量的练习。

王老师明确指出“只有通过独自大量的练习,才能真正掌握一门语言”。

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她喜欢一个人的时候___思考人生。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”是副词,表示“一个人,没有同伴”,修饰动词“思考”。

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他习惯了___生活,很少参加集体活动。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自生活”是常见搭配,强调没有旁人陪伴。其他选项虽有类似含义,但不完全符合语境。

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在这次旅行中,她选择___一人前往西藏。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自前往”表示没有人陪同一起去,强调行动的独立性。

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面对困境,他决定___承担所有责任。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自承担”表示没有人分担,强调责任的个人性。

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为了完成这个项目,他常常___工作到深夜。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自工作”强调没有同事或团队一起工作,指个人独立完成。

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她喜欢___坐在窗边,静静地看书。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自坐着”表示一个人坐着,没有别人在旁边,强调安静独立的场景。

multiple choice B2

她喜欢____一人呆着,享受安静的时光。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies she enjoys being by herself, making '独自' the correct choice. '一起', '共同', and '联合' all mean 'together' or 'jointly'.

multiple choice B2

尽管遇到困难,他还是决定____面对。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The phrase '面对困难' (face difficulties) combined with the context of a decision to handle it personally points to '独自'. The other options imply working with others.

multiple choice B2

离开家后,她学会了____生活。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

'独自生活' means to live independently or by oneself. The other options contradict this meaning.

true false B2

一个人完成任务,可以使用“独自”来形容。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Yes, '独自' is used to describe doing something by oneself or alone, which perfectly fits completing a task alone.

true false B2

“独自”可以用来形容一群人共同做某事。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

No, '独自' specifically means alone or by oneself. It is the opposite of doing something together with a group.

true false B2

当我们想表达一个人没有伴侣时,可以说他或她“独自一人”。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

Yes, '独自一人' is a common phrase to indicate someone is alone, often implying without a companion.

listening B2

Listen for how he prefers to travel.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他喜欢独自一人旅行,探索未知的地方。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B2

Listen for what she accomplished by herself.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她独自完成了这个复杂的项目,能力很强。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening B2

Listen for when the speaker likes to be alone.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 有时候,我喜欢独自待着,享受片刻的宁静。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

请用“独自”造一个句子,描述你喜欢独自做的一件事。

Focus: 独自 (dú zì)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

描述一下你上次独自旅行的经历。

Focus: 旅行 (lǚ xíng)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking B2

Read this aloud:

你认为一个人独自生活有哪些好处和挑战?

Focus: 生活 (shēng huó)

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B2

Imagine you are describing a travel experience where you had to do something on your own. Write 3-4 sentences about what you did and how you felt, using “独自” at least once.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

去年我独自一人去了云南旅行。刚开始的时候,我有点紧张,因为我从未独自去过那么远的地方。但是,这次经历让我学会了独立,也让我感到非常自由。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B2

Describe a time when someone you know accomplished something important without any help. Write 3-4 sentences using “独自” to highlight their independence.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

我的朋友小李非常独立。他独自一人创办了一家公司,并且在短短两年内就取得了很大的成功。我真的很佩服他独自面对挑战的勇气和能力。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing B2

You are writing a short diary entry about an evening you spent alone. Describe what you did and how you spent your time. Use “独自” at least once.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

今天晚上我独自在家。我没有看电视,而是拿了一本书,泡了一杯茶,静静地享受着阅读的乐趣。这种独自的时光让我感到很放松和平静。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading B2

根据短文,小明为什么喜欢独自完成项目?

Read this passage:

小明总是喜欢独自一人完成他的项目。他认为这样可以让他更专注,也能更好地控制整个过程。虽然有时会遇到困难,但他总是能独自解决问题。

根据短文,小明为什么喜欢独自完成项目?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他认为这样可以更专注,更好地控制过程

短文中明确提到“他认为这样可以让他更专注,也能更好地控制整个过程。”

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他认为这样可以更专注,更好地控制过程

短文中明确提到“他认为这样可以让他更专注,也能更好地控制整个过程。”

reading B2

莉莉独自去国外留学初期遇到了什么困难?

Read this passage:

莉莉独自去了国外留学。刚开始的时候,她感到有些孤独,因为她离开了家人和朋友。但是,通过努力,她很快适应了新的环境,并且结交了许多新朋友。

莉莉独自去国外留学初期遇到了什么困难?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她感到孤独

短文中提到“刚开始的时候,她感到有些孤独,因为她离开了家人和朋友。”

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她感到孤独

短文中提到“刚开始的时候,她感到有些孤独,因为她离开了家人和朋友。”

reading B2

王老师鼓励学生独自思考的目的是什么?

Read this passage:

王老师经常鼓励学生要学会独自思考问题,不要总是依赖老师或同学的答案。他相信,只有通过独自思考,学生才能真正理解知识并培养解决问题的能力。

王老师鼓励学生独自思考的目的是什么?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 为了让学生真正理解知识并培养解决问题的能力

短文中明确指出“只有通过独自思考,学生才能真正理解知识并培养解决问题的能力。”

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 为了让学生真正理解知识并培养解决问题的能力

短文中明确指出“只有通过独自思考,学生才能真正理解知识并培养解决问题的能力。”

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她喜欢_______一人旅行,享受那份宁静。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”强调没有同伴,一个人,符合旅行享受宁静的语境。

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面对困境,他选择_______承受,不愿寻求帮助。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自承受”表达一个人承担的意思,强调没有旁人分担。

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孩子们都已经长大,老两口现在_______住在老房子里。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自住在老房子里”表达只有老两口,没有和孩子们一起住。

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她常常_______在房间里画画,沉浸在自己的世界。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自在房间里画画”指一个人在房间里,没有旁人打扰。

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这个项目任务艰巨,但他决定_______完成,不依赖他人。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自完成”强调一个人独立完成,不依靠其他人。

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晚上散步时,他喜欢_______漫步在公园,思考问题。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自漫步”指一个人散步,不受打扰地思考。

multiple choice C1

她喜欢一个人静静地看书,不喜欢被别人打扰。她喜欢___看书。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence indicates she likes to read 'alone' and not be disturbed, so '独自' (alone/by oneself) is the most fitting choice. '一起' means together, '偶尔' means occasionally, and '频繁' means frequently.

multiple choice C1

面对困境,他选择___承担所有责任,没有寻求任何帮助。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies he took on responsibilities 'by himself' without help. '独自' means alone/by oneself. '共同' means together, '互相' means mutually, and '反复' means repeatedly.

multiple choice C1

她习惯了___旅行,享受一个人的自由和宁静。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence states she enjoys the freedom and peace of traveling 'alone'. '独自' means alone/by oneself. '结伴' means to travel with companions, '经常' means often, and '偶尔' means occasionally.

true false C1

这句话“他独自一人去了北京。”表达的是他和其他人一起去了北京。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

“独自一人” means 'alone by oneself', so the sentence indicates he went to Beijing without others. Therefore, the statement is false.

true false C1

如果你想强调某人独立完成某事,可以使用“独自”。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

“独自” specifically means alone or by oneself, and is used to emphasize independence in an action. Therefore, the statement is true.

true false C1

“她独自完成了这个项目,没有得到任何帮助。”这句话的意思是她和团队一起完成了项目。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

“独自完成” means to complete something 'by oneself' without help. The statement claims she completed it with a team, which contradicts the meaning of “独自”. Therefore, the statement is false.

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他独自面对所有困难

The adverb '独自' typically comes before the verb it modifies. '面对' means 'to face'.

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她独自一人承担家庭的重担

'独自一人' emphasizes being completely alone. '承担' means 'to bear' or 'to undertake'.

sentence order C1

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 我更喜欢独自思考问题

'更喜欢' means 'prefer'. '思考' means 'to think' or 'to ponder'.

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她喜欢___一人旅行,享受那份独特的自由和宁静。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”在这里表示一个人,没有别人陪伴,强调主观感受上的自由和宁静,与语境契合度最高。单独更侧重于分离,自己可以指代“自我”或强调独立完成某事,个人则相对比较口语化,且在这里不够精准。

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他___承担了所有的责任,尽管那超出了他的能力范围。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”作为副词,可以直接修饰动词“承担”,表示一个人承担。加“地”显得赘余,且不符合常用表达。“单独”虽然也有一个人的意思,但在此处不如“独自”更能体现那种孤身一人面对重担的意味。“自顾”强调只顾自己,意思不符。

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面对困境,她没有退缩,选择___面对所有的挑战。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”在这里作状语,修饰“面对”,强调她一个人去面对挑战,展现出坚韧不拔的精神。 “独自一人”有些重复。“一个人”也可以,但“独自”更显书面化,也更具语势。“孤单地”强调孤独感,与语境中的坚韧意味不符。

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这部电影的主人公是一个___在异乡漂泊的艺术家。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”强调主人公一个人,没有同伴,在异乡漂泊的状态。 “独立”侧重于自主性,不依赖他人。“一个人”略显口语化。“孤身”也可以,但“独自”更常用且自然。

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深夜里,她常常___思考人生,寻求内心的平静。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”在这里作状语,表示她一个人,没有他人的打扰,进行深入的思考。 “自己”在这里不如“独自”强调无人陪伴的独立状态。“一人”和“个人”相对口语化,不够准确传达这种深入思考的语境。

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尽管困难重重,他还是决定___完成这项艰难的任务。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

“独自”强调他一个人,没有别人的帮助,去完成任务。 “单独”侧重于分离,不在一起。“自行”强调自己行动,不依赖他人,但在这里“独自”更能体现“孤军奋战”的意味。“一己”则强调个人的力量。

multiple choice C2

她喜欢______在图书馆学习,因为这样更专注。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

Context suggests she prefers to study alone for focus. '独自' (alone) fits best.

multiple choice C2

面对困境,他选择______承担所有责任。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The sentence implies he took on responsibilities by himself. '独自' (by oneself) is the correct choice.

multiple choice C2

小明______完成了那个复杂的项目,没有寻求任何帮助。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独自

The phrase '没有寻求任何帮助' (without seeking any help) indicates he did it alone. '独自' is appropriate.

true false C2

“独自”可以用来形容一个人在没有他人陪伴的情况下做某事。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:

This statement accurately describes the meaning of '独自', which refers to being alone or by oneself.

true false C2

“独自”通常用于表示与他人合作或共同行动。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

On the contrary, '独自' means alone or by oneself, indicating a lack of cooperation or joint action.

true false C2

“独自”是一个动词,表示“自己做”的动作。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 거짓

'独自' is an adverb, not a verb. It modifies verbs to indicate that an action is performed alone.

listening C2

Listen for how 'alone' is expressed in the sentence describing a difficult task.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他独自一人完成了这项艰巨的任务。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C2

Pay attention to the part of the sentence that means 'she likes to think by herself'.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 她喜欢独自思考问题,不被打扰。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
listening C2

Identify the word that conveys the feeling of being 'alone' even in a crowd.

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 即使在人群中,他有时也感到独自。
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

请你用“独自”造一个句子,描述一个人旅行的场景。

Focus: dú zì

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

想象你正在完成一个重要的项目。你会选择独自完成,还是与团队合作?请用“独自”来表达你的选择。

Focus: dú zì

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
speaking C2

Read this aloud:

描述一个你曾经独自度过的特别时刻。这个时刻让你有什么感受?

Focus: dú zì

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing C2

You are preparing for an important presentation at work. Describe how you prefer to prepare for such events. Do you prefer to work alone, or do you find collaborating with colleagues more effective? Explain your reasoning.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

在准备重要演示时,我倾向于独自工作。我认为独自准备能让我更深入地思考内容,并按照自己的节奏组织思路,避免了团队合作中可能出现的意见分歧或效率低下。虽然与同事交流可以提供不同视角,但对于深度思考和结构化工作而言,独自进行往往更能确保我对材料的全面掌握和连贯性。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing C2

Imagine you are a successful entrepreneur. Describe a time when you had to make a critical business decision entirely on your own, without consulting anyone. What was the decision, what were the challenges, and what was the outcome?

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

作为一名企业家,我曾面临一个关键时刻,需要独自决定是否投资一项高风险但潜在回报巨大的新技术。挑战在于缺乏先例,且所有人都对前景持保留态度。最终,我独自权衡了所有利弊,并决定放手一搏。这个决定虽然充满风险,但也因为我敢于独自承担,最终为公司带来了革命性的发展。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
writing C2

You are a travel writer. Write a short paragraph about the advantages and disadvantages of traveling alone versus traveling with a group. Focus on the experience of being 'by oneself' in a new environment.

Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.

Sample answer

独自旅行最大的优势在于能够完全按照自己的意愿探索未知,深入体验当地文化,不必迁就他人。这种独自在异乡的感觉,虽然有时会带来些许孤独,但更能激发自我反思与成长。然而,它也可能意味着需要独自应对所有突发状况,少了伙伴的扶持。相比之下,团体旅行虽然更安全便捷,却往往失去了那种深刻的个人探索与感悟。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답:
reading C2

根据这段文字,选择独自生活的人最主要的原因是什么?

Read this passage:

在现代社会,越来越多的人选择独自生活。这不仅仅是因为经济上的独立,更是对个人自由和生活方式的追求。他们享受独自思考、独自安排时间和独自面对挑战的过程。然而,这种生活方式也带来了社交孤立和情感缺失的风险,需要在追求个人空间的同时,积极寻找与外界连接的方式。

根据这段文字,选择独自生活的人最主要的原因是什么?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 追求个人自由和生活方式

文章中明确指出,“这不仅仅是因为经济上的独立,更是对个人自由和生活方式的追求”,表明这是最主要的原因。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 追求个人自由和生活方式

文章中明确指出,“这不仅仅是因为经济上的独立,更是对个人自由和生活方式的追求”,表明这是最主要的原因。

reading C2

文章中提到,古代隐士选择独自修身养性的目的不包括以下哪一项?

Read this passage:

中国古代的隐士文化,强调远离尘嚣,独自修身养性。他们选择在深山老林中居住,以求精神上的超脱和思想上的清明。这种“独自”的境界,并非逃避现实,而是为了更深入地认识自我,从而达到与自然和谐共处,甚至影响世俗的目的。许多哲学思想和文学作品都源于这种独自的沉思。

文章中提到,古代隐士选择独自修身养性的目的不包括以下哪一项?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 逃避现实生活

文章中明确指出,“这种‘独自’的境界,并非逃避现实”,所以逃避现实不是他们的目的。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 逃避现实生活

文章中明确指出,“这种‘独自’的境界,并非逃避现实”,所以逃避现实不是他们的目的。

reading C2

根据这段文字,在人工智能快速发展的背景下,培养哪种能力变得尤其重要?

Read this passage:

面对人工智能的快速发展,许多人开始思考人类未来在社会中的角色。有人认为,未来人类将更多地从事创造性工作,而重复性劳动将由机器完成。在这种背景下,如何培养独立思考、独自解决问题的能力变得尤为重要。教育体系也需要随之调整,以适应这种变革,让学生学会如何在高度智能化的世界中“独自”成长和发展。

根据这段文字,在人工智能快速发展的背景下,培养哪种能力变得尤其重要?

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独立思考和独自解决问题的能力

文章中提到“如何培养独立思考、独自解决问题的能力变得尤为重要”,直接指出了答案。

정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 独立思考和独自解决问题的能力

文章中提到“如何培养独立思考、独自解决问题的能力变得尤为重要”,直接指出了答案。

sentence order C2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 他 更 喜欢 独自 工作 , 因为 他 觉得 这样 效率 更高 。

This sentence expresses a preference for working alone due to higher efficiency. The adverb '独自' modifies '工作'.

sentence order C2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 在 异国他乡 独自 生活 , 需要 很大 的 勇气 和 适应能力 。

This sentence describes the courage and adaptability needed to live alone in a foreign country. '独自' here modifies '生活'.

sentence order C2

아래 단어를 탭해서 문장을 만들어 보세요
정답! 아쉬워요. 정답: 尽管 面临 诸多 挑战 , 她 还是 决定 独自 承担 起 这份 重任 。

This sentence highlights someone's decision to single-handedly take on a heavy responsibility despite challenges. '独自' modifies '承担'.

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