Loneliness is a profound state of being alone or feeling disconnected from others.
Word in 30 Seconds
- Feeling alone without company.
- A sense of emotional isolation.
- Describes both state and feeling.
Overview
- 1概览：孤独是一个多维度的词汇，既描述物理上的独处，也描述心理上的疏离感。它常用于表达个人在缺乏社交互动或情感共鸣时的状态。2) 用法模式：在句中，它常做谓语（如：他感到很孤独）或定语（如：孤独的灵魂）。它常与动词“感到”、“觉得”搭配，或作为形容词修饰名词。3) 常见语境：常用于文学创作、情感表达以及对社会现象（如空巢老人、大城市漂泊者）的描述。它不仅出现在口语中，也常出现在诗歌和散文中。4) 近义词辨析：与“寂寞”相比，“孤独”更侧重于一种本质上的疏离感和自我存在状态，而“寂寞”往往带有更多短暂的、由于无人陪伴而产生的空虚感。与“孤单”相比，“孤独”的色彩更深沉，不仅指数量上的“一个”，更指心灵上的“无人理解”。
Examples
他一个人住在城里，感到很孤独。
everydayHe lives alone in the city and feels very lonely.
伟大的艺术家往往需要忍受孤独。
formalGreat artists often need to endure loneliness.
别让我一个人待着，我怕孤独。
informalDon't leave me alone, I'm afraid of loneliness.
该研究探讨了现代社会中的孤独感问题。
academicThe study explores the issue of loneliness in modern society.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
孤独终老
To live and die in loneliness
孤独的背影
A lonely figure
Often Confused With
Isolated means being cut off or excluded by others, whereas lonely is an internal feeling.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Loneliness is a versatile word used in both casual conversation and literary writing. It is important to distinguish between the internal feeling and the external state of being alone. Always use it with verbs like 'feel' when describing emotions.
Common Mistakes
Students often use '孤立' when they mean '孤独'. Remember that '孤立' implies an external force pushing someone away, while '孤独' is about the person's own experience.
Tips
Use with '感到' for feelings
When describing how someone feels, always use '感到' (feel) before '孤独' to make the sentence natural.
Avoid confusing with '孤立'
Don't confuse '孤独' (lonely) with '孤立' (isolated/ostracized). '孤立' implies being excluded by others, while '孤独' is a personal state.
Loneliness in Chinese culture
In Chinese literature, loneliness is often romanticized as a sign of a noble or scholarly spirit.
Word Origin
The character '孤' depicts a child without parents. '独' represents a single unit, emphasizing the lack of a companion.
Cultural Context
In Chinese culture, loneliness is frequently depicted in poetry as a bridge to deep self-reflection. It is often associated with the image of a moon or a solitary traveler.
Memory Tip
Think of '孤' (alone) + '独' (only). A person who is 'only' one is 'lonely'.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions孤单侧重于客观上只有一个人或缺乏陪伴；孤独则更深层次，强调内心缺乏情感共鸣，即使在人群中也可能感到孤独。
不一定。虽然通常被视为负面情感，但有时“享受孤独”被视为一种独立和成熟的心理状态，代表个人有能力与自己相处。
通常搭配“感到孤独”或“陷入孤独”。在文学表达中，也可以说“忍受孤独”或“享受孤独”。
可以，例如“他是一个孤独的人”。这表示这个人性格内向或生活圈子较窄。
Test Yourself
在这个陌生的城市里，他感到非常___。
形容内心的感受，使用“孤独”最符合语境。
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Summary
Loneliness is a profound state of being alone or feeling disconnected from others.
- Feeling alone without company.
- A sense of emotional isolation.
- Describes both state and feeling.
Use with '感到' for feelings
When describing how someone feels, always use '感到' (feel) before '孤独' to make the sentence natural.
Avoid confusing with '孤立'
Don't confuse '孤独' (lonely) with '孤立' (isolated/ostracized). '孤立' implies being excluded by others, while '孤独' is a personal state.
Loneliness in Chinese culture
In Chinese literature, loneliness is often romanticized as a sign of a noble or scholarly spirit.
Examples
4 of 4他一个人住在城里，感到很孤独。
He lives alone in the city and feels very lonely.
伟大的艺术家往往需要忍受孤独。
Great artists often need to endure loneliness.
别让我一个人待着，我怕孤独。
Don't leave me alone, I'm afraid of loneliness.
该研究探讨了现代社会中的孤独感问题。
The study explores the issue of loneliness in modern society.
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