How to Say ‘On your own’ in Simplified Chinese
一个人
yī gè rén
[ee guh rén]
💬 Usage Tip: Besides meaning "one person", 一个人 also means "alone" or "by yourself" when it comes before an action: 我一个人吃饭 "I eat alone".
Phrase Breakdown
一
yī
[ee]
one; a
The number one; in phrases it can help indicate a quick or brief action.
我看了一眼计价器。
I glanced at the meter.
个
gè
[guh]
general measure word
A common classifier used with many nouns after numbers.
我们有两个箱子。
We have two suitcases.
人
rén
[rén]
person
Refers to a human being.
人剑合一是最高的境界。
The unity of man and sword is the highest level.
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