Today’s word of the day is 单 (dān) which means ‘single’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 单 (dān).
单身 (dān shēn) Single
This means ‘single’, as in you are not in a relationship. Let’s look at each character of this word, 单means single, and 身 means body. A way of using it in a sentence is: 你单身吗？ (Nǐ dānshēn ma?) Are you single?
单独 (dān dú) Alone
This means ‘alone’. A way of using it in a sentence is 你最好不要单独去。(Nǐ zuì hǎo búyào dāndú qù.) It’s best if you do not go alone.
单人床 (dān rén chuáng) Single Bed
This means ‘single bed’. A way of using it in a sentence is 你要睡单人床还是双人床？(Nǐ yào shuì dān rén chuáng háishì shuāngrén chuáng?) Do you want to sleep in the single bed or the double bed? You may ask to a friend if you are sharing a hotel room while you are traveling.