单
single; alone; thin; bill; surname
Meanings
10 senses · 46 examplesadjective
single; one (opposite of double)
Used to describe things that have only one part or component.
This is a single door, not a double one.
He bought a single bed for his rental apartment.
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The price of a single room is cheaper than a double room.
This shop only has small single-seat tables.
Single-breasted suits are more suitable for young people.
adjective
odd (number, opposite of even)
Used for numbers that cannot be divided evenly by 2.
One, three, and five are all odd numbers.
Today is the day for odd-numbered license plate restrictions.
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Please go to the odd-numbered window to handle your business.
You have to work overtime on all the odd dates this month.
His seat is the third one in the odd-numbered row.
adjective
alone; single; independent
Describes a person or thing acting without companions or assistance.
It's not easy for her to work alone in another city.
He is used to working alone and dislikes collaborating with others.
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This badminton match is a singles competition.
He broke through the enemy's blockade single-handedly.
He is alone and has very few friends.
adverb
only; merely; solely
Used to emphasize that something is limited to a specific thing or situation.
You can't just rely on experience when working; you also need to combine it with actual conditions.
Just talking about this matter alone is already troublesome enough.
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He can speak not only Chinese, but also English and Japanese.
You can easily make wrong judgments just by looking at the surface phenomena.
Just from the price perspective, this product is indeed very competitive.
adjective
simple; uncomplicated; single-category
Describes things that have few varieties or are not complicated.
This design is very simple, with no unnecessary decorations.
His thoughts are very pure, with not too many scheming thoughts.
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The tune of this song is very monotonous, and you'll get tired of it after listening for a long time.
The menu of this restaurant is very single, with only a few home-cooked dishes.
His life is very monotonous; he just goes to work and gets off work every day.
adjective
thin; weak; lacking strength
Describes physical strength, force, or support being insufficient.
His body is very thin, and he easily catches colds in winter.
The strength of this small company is very weak, and it can't withstand big storms.
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Their team is outnumbered and understrength, so it's hard to win this game.
His family's financial situation is very weak, and he can't afford to buy a house at all.
The medical conditions in this area are very poor.
adjective
unlined; single-layer (clothing)
Specifically describes clothing that has no inner lining or padding.
Spring is suitable for wearing unlined clothing, which won't be too heavy.
These unlined pants are suitable for wearing in summer.
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There are unlined and padded clothes in the wardrobe.
He bought an unlined jacket to wear in spring and autumn.
This unlined shirt is very breathable.
noun
sheet; coverlet; bedding cover
Refers to flat fabric covers for beds or furniture.
Mom just changed the bed sheet on the bed.
The bed sheet got a hole scratched by the cat.
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Please wash the sofa cover.
This bed sheet is made of pure cotton and is very comfortable.
She hung the bed sheet to dry on the balcony.
noun
list; form; document
Refers to written records of items, names, or amounts.
Please make me a shopping list.
The teacher posted the student list at the classroom door.
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Please pass this form around to everyone.
The finance department is organizing this month's reimbursement list.
Please give me the goods list to check.
noun
surname
A common Chinese surname pronounced dān.
Teacher Dan is our Chinese teacher.