下面

xià miàn

HSK 3.0 Level 2 Noun Very common

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Definitions

1. below
2. under
3. next
4. the following
5. also pr. [xià mian]
6. to boil noodles

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 上面 shàng miàn 上面 shàng miàn on top of spatial: below vs above: on top of

Synonyms

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• 底下 dǐ xia 底下 dǐ xia the location below sth spatial: directly under: the location below sth

Usage notes

Collocations

When meaning 'to boil noodles', 下面 is separable: 下了一碗面.

Formality

下面 is neutral; in formal writing, 下列 is preferred for 'the following'.

Example Sentences

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书在桌子 下面 。

The book is under the table.

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Words Containing 下面

• 在下面 在下面 zài xià miàn: underneath

Child Words of 下面

• 下 下 xià: down
• 面 面 miàn: face