English–Chinese
“single” in Chinese
How to say “single” in Chinese
“Single” in Chinese is 单身 (dān shēn).
The relationship status of being on one's own rather than attached to a spouse or regular romantic partner.
Example sentences with 单身
他因为事业原因暂时单身。tā yīn wèi shì yè yuán yīn zàn shí dān shēn
He is temporarily single because of his career.
Tips for using 单身
- English speakers often connect this word only with marriage, but everyday Chinese also uses it for someone without a current steady romantic relationship, whether or not marriage has been discussed.
Other Chinese words for “single”
他现在还是独身。tā xiàn zài hái shì dú shēn
He is still single.
单次消费满50元即可获赠礼物。dān cì xiāo fèi mǎn 50 yuán jí kě huò zèng lǐ wù
A gift is given when a single purchase reaches 50 yuan.
他已经三十多岁了，仍然未婚。tā yǐ jīng sān shí duō suì le réng rán wèi hūn
He is already over thirty, but he is still single.