低下

dī xià

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

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

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 高尚 gāo shàng 高尚 gāo shàng noble Opposite in terms of moral or social standing: noble

Related words

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• 低贱 dī jiàn 低贱 dī jiàn lowly; humble Emphasizing lowliness or inferiority: lowly; humble

Synonyms

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• 卑微 bēi wēi 卑微 bēi wēi lowly Describing low social status or humbleness: lowly

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 智力低下 zhì lì dī xià: mental retardation

Child Words of 低下

• 下 下 xià: down
• 低 低 dī: low