How to Write 独
The character 独 (dú) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
独 is pronounced dú in Mandarin Chinese. It means alone / single.
As an HSK Level 4 character, 独 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 独
Example Sentences
孩子要学会独立生活。
hái zi yào xué huì dú lì shēng huó
Children need to learn to live independently.
一个人住会觉得孤独吗？
yí gè rén zhù huì jué de gū dú ma
Do you feel lonely living alone?
他独自去北京旅游了。
tā dú zì qù běi jīng lǚ yóu le
He went on a trip to Beijing by himself.
Practice Writing 独 (dú)
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