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低下

dī xià
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

  1. 1. low status
  2. 2. lowly
  3. 3. to lower (one's head)

Word relationships

Antonyms

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高尚
gāo shàng

noble

Opposite in terms of moral or social standing

Related words

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低贱
dī jiàn

lowly; humble

Emphasizing lowliness or inferiority

Synonyms

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卑微
bēi wēi

lowly

Describing low social status or humbleness

Usage notes

Common mistakes

低下 is often misused as a verb meaning 'to reduce'; it primarily means 'low' (status) or 'to lower (one's head)'.

Formality

低下 is neutral but can carry a negative connotation when describing status; in formal contexts, use 低微 for humbleness.

Example Sentences

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他的社会地位 低下 。
His social status is low.

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Words Containing 低下

智力低下
zhì lì dī xià

mental retardation

Child Words of 低下

下
xià

down

低
dī

low