single in Chinese
single in Chinese is 单, 一, 獨身 — single means being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
single in Chinese
单
Pronounced: chán
Not accompanied by anything else; one in number.
一
Pronounced: yī
Designed for the use of only one.
獨身
Pronounced: dú shēn
Not married, and (in modern times) not dating or without a significant other.
单曲
Pronounced: dān qǔ
(music) A 45 RPM vinyl record with one song on side A and one on side B.
单身
Pronounced: dān shēn
One who is not married or does not have a romantic partner.
容易
Pronounced: róng yì
(baseball) A hit in baseball where the batter advances to first base.
What does "single" mean?
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adj Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
"A single candle lit the whole room."
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adj Not married and not currently in a romantic relationship.
"She has been single for the past two years."
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noun A song released on its own, separate from a full album.
"The band released a new single ahead of the album."
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verb To choose one thing out from a group; to single out.
"The teacher singled him out for praise."
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single in a sentence
- A single candle lit the whole room.
- They asked for a single room at the hotel.
- She has been single for the past two years.
- My brother is single and enjoys spending his weekends with friends.
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What is "single" in Chinese?
"single" in Chinese is 单, 一, 獨身. single means: Being just one, on its own, without anything else alongside it.
How do you pronounce 单?
"single" in Chinese is 单, pronounced "chán".
How do you use "single" in a sentence?
Example: "A single candle lit the whole room." In Chinese, "single" is 单, 一, 獨身.
Are there other ways to say "single" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 6 translations listed for "single": 单, 一, 獨身, 单曲, 单身, 容易.
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