Chinese phrase
单身 dān shēn
Meaning
single
When to use it
Describes a person who has no current romantic partner. It describes relationship status and appears in neutral everyday questions and answers.
Example dialogue
你现在单身吗？ nǐ xiàn zài dān shēn ma
Are you single right now?
是的，还没结婚，也没有交往的人。 shì de hái méi jié hūn yě méi yǒu jiāo wǎng de rén
Yes, I am, and I'm not married yet or dating anyone.