单一

dān yī

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. single
2. only
3. sole

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 多样 duō yàng 多样 duō yàng diverse meaning 'diverse' as opposite of single: diverse

Related words

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• 简单 jiǎn dān 简单 jiǎn dān simple 单一 often implies simplicity: simple

Synonyms

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• 唯一 wéi yī 唯一 wéi yī only; sole When meaning 'only, sole': only; sole
• 单独 dān dú 单独 dān dú alone When meaning 'single, alone': alone

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in formal contexts to describe structures, methods, or sources, e.g., 结构单一 (monolithic structure).

Common mistakes

Do not use 单一 for people or concrete objects; use 单独 for 'alone' or 唯一 for 'only one' of a kind.

Example Sentences

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这个解决方案太 单一 了。

This solution is too simplistic.

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Words Containing 单一

• 单一合体字 单一合体字 dān yī hé tǐ zì: unique compound
• 单一码 单一码 dān yī mǎ: Unicode
• 单一货币 单一货币 dān yī huò bì: single currency

Child Words of 单一

• 一 一 yī: one
• 单 单 dān: bill