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“be alone” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyindú chǔ

Example

他今晚想独处。tā jīn wǎn xiǎng dú chǔ

He wants to be alone tonight.

Illustration for 独处 (be alone)

How to say “be alone” in Chinese

“Be alone” in Chinese is 独处 (dú chǔ).

Spending time apart from others as a calm, self-contained way to use personal space.

Full entry for 独处: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 独处

我有时需要独处来整理思绪。wǒ yǒu shí xū yào dú chǔ lái zhéng lǐ sī xù

Sometimes I need to be alone to sort out my thoughts.

Tips for using 独处

  • A request to 独处 (dúchǔ, "to be alone") usually sets a boundary around time or space, but it does not automatically express anger toward the people nearby.

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