HSK 5 · Chinese hanzi
独 — alone
- Reading
- dú
- Meaning
- alone; single; solitary
- HSK level
- HSK 5
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
独 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 5 level. Its primary reading is dú and it means alone; single; solitary. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
独 appears in everyday chinese words such as 独 (alone, individual, only), 单独 (alone, by oneself, separate) and 独特 (unique, distinctive).
Chinese words containing 独
Frequently asked questions
What does 独 mean in Chinese?
独 means alone; single; solitary in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 5 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 独 read?
独 is read dú. Reading it inside real words — 独 and 单独 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 独 — is it HSK 5?
Yes. 独 is on the official HSK 5 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 独 in a word?
A common word containing 独 is 独 (dú) — "alone, individual, only". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 独 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 独 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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