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孤单
gūdān
Description
"孤单"的意思是一个人，没有朋友或家人在身边，心里觉得很寂寞。
"孤单" means being alone, without friends or family nearby, feeling lonely inside.
一个人住在外地的时候，晚上常常会感到孤单。
When living alone in a different place, one often feels 孤单 at night.
Meanings
孤单gūdān
lonely; feeling alone
他一个人在家，觉得很孤单。
He is home alone and feels very lonely.
孤单gūdān
solitary; without company or support
她的身影看起来很孤单。
Her figure looks very lonely.
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Notes
- Etymology
孤 means 'alone/orphaned' + 单 means 'single', together stressing being by oneself.
- Nuance
孤单 emphasizes being alone; 寂寞 emphasizes the inner feeling of loneliness.
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