Meaning

    to be independent; to stand alone

Pronunciation

    Tone marks: ► dú lì
    Tone numbers: du2 li4

Chinese Characters

    Traditional: 獨立
    Simplified: 独立

    First Character: 獨 (dú) – alone; independent; single; sole; only
    Second Character: 立 (lì) – set up; to stand

Examples of Dú Lì

    ► Kēsuǒwò zài 2008 nián dúlì.
    科索沃在2008年獨立｡
    科索沃在2008年独立｡
    Kosova gained independence in 2008.

    ► Tā hěn dúlì.
    他很獨立｡
    他很独立｡
    He is very independent.