Today’s word of the day is 独 (dú) which means solo. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 独 (dú).
独立 (dú lì) Independent
The first word is 独立 (dú lì) which means ‘independent’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 独 means solo, and 立 means stand. A way of using it in a sentence is 我渴望独立，追求自己的梦想。(Wǒ kěwàng dúlì, zhuīqiú zìjǐ de mèngxiǎng.) I aspire to be independent and pursue my own dreams.
独特 (dú tè) Unique
Another word we can create with 独 (dú) is 独特 (dú tè). This means unique. Let’s again look at each character of this word, 独 means solo, and 特 means special. A way of using it in a sentence is 这幅画具有独特的风格，令人印象深刻。(Zhè fú huà jùyǒu dútè de fēnggé, lìngrén yìnxiàng shēnkè.). This painting has a unique style that leaves a deep impression.
独家 (dú jiā) Exclusive
Finally, we can create the word 独家 (dú jiā) which means exclusive. A way of using it in a sentence is 这家公司拥有独家的技术专利。(Zhè jiā gōngsī yǒngyǒu dújiā de jìshù zhuānlì.) This company holds exclusive technological patents.