Memory phrase (Mnemonic) for: 独


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Meaning

alone, independent, single, sole, only

Pronunciation

Explanation

Left: wild animal (dog on the hind legs), right: insect

Mnemonic

Wild animal and insects typically stay alone.

Radicals

wild animal(Shows in particular a wild dog on its hind legs.)
insect(Also this radical is understood as: insect.)
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Vocabulary

独特 dú tè unique; distinct; having special characteristics
独立 dú lì independent; independence; to stand alone
单独 dān dú alone; by oneself; on one's own
独裁 dú cái dictatorship
独木舟 dú mù zhōu canoe
独揽 dú lǎn to monopolize
独占鳌头 dú zhàn áo tóu to monopolize the turtle head (idiom, refers to carved marble steps of the palace); to come first in triennial palace examinations; the champion; the very best in any field
独辟蹊径 dú pì xī jìng to blaze a new trail (idiom); to display originality

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