Memory phrase for the character: 独

独

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Meaning

alone, independent, single, sole, only

Pronunciation

dú

Explanation

 Left: wild animal 犭 (dog on the hind legs), right: insect 虫 (The body 口 and the sting 厶 of an insect.)

Mnemonic
 
Wild animal and insects typically stay alone.

Radicals

犭 wild animalShows in particular a wild dog on its hind legs.
虫 insectThe body 口 and the sting ム of an insect. Also this radical 昆 is understood as insect.




 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
独辟蹊径 dú pì xī jìng  

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