Chinese Idioms Containing “独”

Uniquely blessed with natural advantages

Literal: Receive heaven unique favor

Capable of taking charge independently

Literal: Alone handle one side

One of a kind; unique

Literal: Unique one without a second

Come first; win top honors

Literal: Alone occupy the turtle's head

Be unique; have distinctive style

Literal: Alone raise one banner

Show great ingenuity; have original design

Literal: Uniquely possess craftsman's heart

Apply creative genius; show ingenuity

Literal: Craftsman's heart uniquely operates

Look after yourself only; ignore the rest

Literal: Alone perfect one's own person

Unexpected similarity

Literal: Not alone but in pairs

Insufficient individual effort

Literal: One beam cannot prop a falling house