COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 独 is built
Traditional etymology note: 犭 (dog) suggests the meaning, while 虫 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 独 (dú) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
alone
dúTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dú
独
alone
Common words
dān dú
单独
alone; by oneself; on one's own
dú lì
独立
independent; independence; to stand alone
dú tè
独特
unique; distinctive
dú zì
独自
alone
gū dú
孤独
lonely; solitary
dú jiā
独家
exclusive
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
独
独
独
独
独
独
独
独
LEARNING TIP
Remember 独
Say “dú” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 独
Common words and phrases
dān dú
alone; by oneself; on one's own
dú lì
independent; independence; to stand alone
dú tè
unique; distinctive
dú zì
alone
gū dú
lonely; solitary
dú jiā
exclusive
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 独?
独 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 独 (dú) mean?
独 (dú) means alone.
What is the radical of 独?
The radical of 独 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.