独
Meaning:
alone, independent, only, single, solitary
HSK 3
Frequency:
#4460
Pinyin:
dú
Strokes:
9
Radical:
犭
How to Write 独 - 9 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "独" in Chinese
The Chinese character 独 (dú) means "alone, independent, only, single, solitary". It is classified as an HSK 3 character, making it important for intermediate learners. This character is written with 9 strokes. Common words containing 独 include: 不独, 台独, 唯独.
📚 Words and Phrases with 独
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Phono-semantic
Origin: dog
Semantic component: 犭
Phonetic component: 虫
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "独"?
- The pinyin is dú
- How many strokes does "独" have?
- It has 9 strokes
- What does "独" mean?
- alone, independent, only, single, solitary
- What is the radical of "独"?
- The radical is "犭"