孤单

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Meaning and Usage

"孤单" describes a state of being alone and feeling lonely or isolated. It often conveys emotional loneliness rather than just physical solitude.

Common Contexts

This word is frequently used to express feelings of loneliness in social or emotional contexts, such as being away from family, during holidays, or even when surrounded by people but still feeling isolated.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

"孤单" often implies a sense of sadness or emotional emptiness. It differs from "单独" which simply means 'alone' without the emotional nuance. Avoid confusing "孤单" with "孤独"; while both mean loneliness, "孤独" is more formal and literary, whereas "孤单" is more colloquial and commonly used in daily speech.

Example Sentences

He works alone in a different city and feels very lonely.

During holidays, many elderly people feel lonely.

Although she has friends around, sometimes she still feels lonely.