dān shēn hàn

to be a bachelor

In Chinese, the term '单身汉' (dān shēn hàn) is used specifically to refer to an unmarried man. It emphasizes the state of being single and not in a committed romantic relationship. While '单身' (dān shēn) means single or unmarried, '汉' (hàn) refers specifically to a man. This term can be used in both formal and informal contexts, often to discuss topics related to marital status or social expectations.