独 Stroke Order — How to Write 独
独 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 犭, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
独 Radical and Character Components
独 is a phono-semantic compound: 犭 (dog) carries the meaning, while 虫 indicates the sound.
Radical: 犭 + 6 more strokes
独 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dú
Meanings of 独 in Chinese
1
dú独
Single; only one; alone.
她独具慧眼，总是能发现别人看不到的美。
She has unique insight, always able to discover beauty that others cannot see.
Refers to elderly people who are childless; the 'du' in 'guān guǎ gū dú' (widowers, widows, orphans, and the childless elderly).
政府致力于改善鳏寡孤独者的生活条件。
The government is committed to improving the living conditions of widowers, widows, orphans, and the childless elderly.
Used in rhetorical questions to mean 'how can it be that?' or 'don't you?', expressing surprise or disagreement.
你独不见这花开得多么美吗？
Don't you see how beautifully these flowers are blooming?
Dúgū (独孤) is a compound Chinese surname.
独孤信是西魏和北周时期的重要人物。
Dugu Xin was an important figure during the Western Wei and Northern Zhou dynasties.
A modal particle, similar to '其', used in rhetorical questions to emphasize 'who else' or 'only', implying exclusivity.
如果他不去做，独谁能承担这个责任呢
If he doesn't do it, who else can bear this responsibility?
Common Words and Phrases with 独
1
to dominate exclusively; to monopolize
这家科技公司凭借其卓越的研发能力，独霸了某个细分领域的市场份额。
This tech company, relying on its excellent R&D capabilities, exclusively dominates the market share in a certain niche sector.
2
to dominate a region or a particular field, often with sole control
他凭借高超的厨艺，在这条美食街独霸一方
With his superb culinary skills, he reigns supreme on this food street.
3
A soliloquy or monologue, typically in a play or film, where a character expresses thoughts or feelings aloud, often to themselves; it can also refer to talking to oneself.
演员在舞台上表演了一段感人的独白，让观众深受触动。
The actor performed a moving monologue on stage, which deeply touched the audience.
4
unrivaled; prominent in one's field
她的歌声独步乐坛，令人陶醉。
Her singing is peerless in the music world, captivating listeners.
5
Dictatorship or autocracy; a system of government where a single person or a small group holds absolute, unchecked power.
他在这项工作上喜欢独裁，不听取任何人的意见。
He prefers to be autocratic in this task, not listening to anyone's opinions.
6
A dictator is a ruler who holds absolute power, often obtained by force or without the consent of the people.
在团队项目，他表现得像个独裁者，不听取任何人的意见。
In the team project, he acted like a dictator, refusing to listen to anyone's opinions.
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8
To show originality; to come up with unique and novel ideas or methods.
这位设计师独出心裁地将传统元素与现代风格融合，创作出了一系列令人赞叹的服装。
This designer uniquely blended traditional elements with modern styles, creating a series of admirable garments.
9
Uniquely outstanding in its time; unrivaled in its era.
他在那个时代对宇宙的理解独出一时，奠定了现代天文学的基础。
His understanding of the universe was unparalleled in that era, laying the foundation for modern astronomy.
10
to be alone; to spend time alone
她喜欢在周末独处，阅读或写作。
She likes to spend time alone on weekends, reading or writing.
11
original creation; unique creation
这款软件的界面设计非常独创，用户体验极佳
The interface design of this software is very original, providing an excellent user experience.
12
Exceedingly courageous and daring to fight alone.
这位年轻的探险家独胆前往未知领域，探索自然的奥秘。
This young explorer, with singular courage, ventured into unknown territory to uncover nature's mysteries.
13
A hero with extraordinary courage and boldness.
在那个危急关头，他像一个独胆英雄，独自面对了所有困难。
At that critical moment, he was like a lone hero, facing all difficulties by himself.
14
To be able to work independently and take sole charge of a task or department.
她在公司工作多年，经验丰富，现在已经可以独当一面，负责带领一个新团队了。
After many years of working at the company, she is experienced and can now take charge independently, leading a new team.
15
original and unique; insightful
这位艺术家对色彩的运用有独到的见解。
This artist has a unique perspective on the use of color.
16
alone; only; solely
我喜欢吃各种水果，独独不爱吃榴莲。
I enjoy all sorts of fruits, but durian is the only one I don't like.
More words with 独
- gū孤dú独loneliness, solitude
- fēi非dú独not only; not merely
- wéi唯dú独only; alone
- wéi惟dú独only; alone; solely
- tǒng统dú独unification and independence
- wēi微dú独Not only, It is not limited to
- dú独tè特unique, distinctive
- nào闹dú独lì立xìng性assert independence, show independence
- dú独zuò坐sit alone, solitary sitting
- dān单dú独Alone, Separate
- dú独jū居Live alone, Solitary living
- dú独lǎn揽monopolize, hog
- dú独xiǎng享exclusive enjoyment, private use
- dú独zǐ子only son
- dú独zòu奏solo, recital
- dú独jiā家exclusive, sole
- dú独lì立Independent, Self-reliant
- dú独zhàn占monopolize, exclusively possess
- dú独zì自alone, by oneself
- dú独lì立xìng性independence, autonomy
Idioms with 独
- dú独bì臂jiāng将jūn军An isolated and unsupported leader
- dú独bù步dāng当shí时unmatched at that time
- dú独cái裁zhuān专duàn断autocratic and arbitrary decision-making
- dú独dào到zhī之chù处unique insight or special merit
- dú独duàn断dú独xíng行act arbitrarily without consulting others
- dú独duàn断zhuān专xíng行act arbitrarily without consulting others
- dú独fū夫mín民zéi贼brutal tyrannical ruler and public enemy
- dú独jù具huì慧yǎn眼to have unique insight and discerning vision
- dú独jù具jiàng匠xīn心show great originality and ingenious craftsmanship
- dú独jù具yī一gé格have a unique style
- dú独lái来dú独wǎng往to be a loner
- dú独lǎn揽dà大quán权monopolize all power
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Open the tool →Questions about 独
What does 独 mean in Chinese?
独 (dú) means “Single” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 独?
独 is pronounced dú in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 独 have?
独 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 独?
独 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 犭. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 独?
The radical of 独 is 犭, and 独 is a phono-semantic compound.