下游

xià yóu

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Uncommon

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Definitions

1. lower reaches (of a river)
2. lower level
3. lower echelon
4. downstream

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 上游 shàng yóu 上游 shàng yóu upper reaches (of a river) referring to the upper reaches of a river or upstream: upper reaches (of a river)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

下游 (xià yóu) refers specifically to the lower part of a river or downstream direction, not to a general lower position (use 下面 xià mian for that).

Example Sentences

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长江 下游 有很多城市。

There are many cities in the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.

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Child Words of 下游

• 下 下 xià: down
• 游 游 yóu: to walk