独来独往 — “To be a loner”
独来独往 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be a loner”. To act independently and not associate with others; to go one's own way. Literally, “alone come alone go”.
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独来独往 Pronunciation and Pinyin
独来独往 Character Breakdown
Stroke OrderExample Sentence with 独来独往
他总是独来独往，很少参加集体活动。
He always goes his own way, rarely participating in group activities.
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Open the tool →Questions about 独来独往
What does 独来独往 mean?
独来独往 (dú lái dú wǎng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be a loner”.
How do you pronounce 独来独往?
独来独往 is pronounced dú lái dú wǎng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 独来独往 literally mean?
Literally, 独来独往 means “alone come alone go”. It is used to mean “to be a loner”.
What is the Chinese definition of 独来独往?
独身往来，不与人为伍。比喻事事不与人相同。